Plate 80 from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Chicago. Diagram of City Center, Showing the Proposed Arrangement of Railroad Passenger Stations, the Complete Traction System, Including Rapid Transit, Subway, and Elevated Roads, and the Circuit Subway Line. 1909

Daniel Hudson Burnham's "Plate 80 from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Chicago. Diagram of City Center, Showing the Proposed Arrangement of Railroad Passenger Stations, the Complete Traction System, Including Rapid Transit, Subway, and Elevated Roads, and the Circuit Subway Line." is a detailed architectural plan of Chicago's city center from 1909. The drawing, rendered in red, blue, and black lines on a cream-colored background, showcases Burnham's vision for a modern and efficient transportation network. This plan, part of a larger series, aimed to reshape Chicago's urban landscape by integrating a comprehensive transit system. The diagram serves as a historical document reflecting the ambition of early 20th-century urban planning and its emphasis on creating a functional and accessible city. The artwork can be found at The Art Institute of Chicago.