Plate 50 B from Plan of Chicago 1909: Lake Shore from Chicago Avenue on the south to Wilmette on the North. 1909

This 1909 architectural plan by Daniel Burnham, titled *Plate 50 B from Plan of Chicago 1909: Lake Shore from Chicago Avenue on the south to Wilmette on the North* is a detailed and large-scale drawing of Chicago’s Lake Shore. The plan reveals a comprehensive vision for the city’s development, encompassing the shoreline from Chicago Avenue to Wilmette, and showcases Burnham's ideas for the city's growth and urban design. This piece, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a unique perspective on the city's history and the architect’s vision for its future.