Plan of Chicago

Often described as an attempt to create "Paris on the Prairie," Burnham's Plan of Chicago was published in 1906 and aimed to modernize the city. Burnham was chosen because of his successful designs for the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. Burnham's plan included museums, parks, railroads, housing and a development of the lakefront. This book contains full-color drawings of Burnham's plan, including maps and building designs.