Plan of Chicago (1909) illustration of existing and proposed system of parks and boulevards

An illustration from page 93 of the "Burnham Plan," or Plan of Chicago, drawn up by Daniel H. Burnham and Edward H. Bennett, edited by Charles Moore (Corresponding Member of the American Institute of Architects), under the direction of the Commercial Club of Chicago during the years 1906, 1907, and 1908.
The Plan of Chicago was never fully implemented, but gave direction to the development of many aspects of the city, such as lakefront parks, boulevards, and transportation networks. The plan also tried to address traffic and environmental problems using other cities such as London, Paris, and Moscow as models.
This illustration shows an aerial view of existing and proposed boulevards and parks. The caption says,
"The boulevards are planned to form a continuous system of circulation; the parks are related closely to the boulevard system, and are located, wherever possible, in connection with them."

1909

The Plan of Chicago (1909), page 93 illustration
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