[Model of proposed improvements for Michigan Avenue, showing a boulevard on stilts]

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  • Collection ID DN-0006419
  • Creator Names Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer.
  • Title [Model of proposed improvements for Michigan Avenue, showing a boulevard on stilts] [graphic].
  • Dates 1908.
  • Physical description 1 negative : b&w, glass ; 5 x 7 in.
  • Access and usage restrictions Restriction: Original negatives are fragile and not available to researchers. Please consult the on-line image instead.
  • Collection summary Image of a model of proposed improvements for Michigan Avenue made by Daniel H. Burnham for the Commercial Club of Chicago. He proposed that Michigan Avenue both north and south of the Chicago River be raised on stilts to allow cross-street traffic below. This image was probably taken in Chicago, Illinois.
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  • Subjects
    • Architectural models
    • City planning Illinois Chicago 1900-1909. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) 1900-1909.
    • Michigan Avenue (Chicago, Ill.) 1900-1909.
  • Genre
    • Dry plate negatives. gmgpc
    • Gelatin dry plate negatives. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
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