William Borden Residence, Chicago, Illinois, Second Story Plan 1885

This architectural drawing, created by renowned American architect Richard Morris Hunt in 1885, presents a detailed plan for the second story of the William Borden Residence in Chicago. The drawing, with its meticulous annotations and measured dimensions, showcases Hunt's mastery of architectural design and his ability to envision and translate complex spaces onto paper. The use of colored pencils to highlight key features, like the circular rooms and the prominent staircase, adds visual interest to the drawing. The intricate details and meticulous measurements reveal the level of precision employed by Hunt in his architectural projects, making this drawing an important document of the American Gilded Age.