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The Plan of Chicago

- Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City

About The Plan of Chicago

Arguably the most influential document in the history of urban planning, Daniel Burnham's 1909 "Plan of Chicago," proposed many of the city's most distinctive features. Carl Smith's fascinating history reveals how the "Plan" defined the City Beautiful movement and was the first comprehensive attempt to reimagine a major American city. 62 halftones. 6 maps.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226764719
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 184
  • Published:
  • September 30, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 15x21x2 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 397 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of The Plan of Chicago

Arguably the most influential document in the history of urban planning, Daniel Burnham's 1909 "Plan of Chicago," proposed many of the city's most distinctive features. Carl Smith's fascinating history reveals how the "Plan" defined the City Beautiful movement and was the first comprehensive attempt to reimagine a major American city. 62 halftones. 6 maps.

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