Plate 131 from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Chicago. Elevation Showing the Group of Buildings Constituting the Proposed Civic Center. by Daniel Hudson Burnham

Plate 131 from The Plan of Chicago, 1909: Chicago. Elevation Showing the Group of Buildings Constituting the Proposed Civic Center. 1909

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This architectural drawing, Plate 131 from The Plan of Chicago, 1909, was created by renowned architect Daniel Burnham (1846–1912). It showcases his ambitious vision for Chicago's civic center, featuring a grand central building with a dome, flanked by symmetrical structures. The detailed elevation drawing, held at the Art Institute of Chicago, highlights Burnham's commitment to a unified and majestic urban landscape, demonstrating the power of architectural planning in shaping a city's identity.

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