How Chicago Could Have Become a "Paris on the Prairie"

The 19th century saw Chicago go from a patch of wilderness on the American frontier, to a metropolis of over 1.6 million inhabitants. Although impressive, this rapid growth would prove problematic for the city, as it struggled to provide adequate infrastructure and public space. To adress this, local architect Daniel Burnham was asked to create a comprehensive plan for Chicago's development. In it, he envisioned a city of grand plazas, monumental civic buildings, and streets seemingly radiating into infinity - a Paris on the prairie.

Music:

"Mendelssohn: Six Songs, Op.34 - 4. Suleika"
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcNyixV5iRA

"String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44 No. 1: III. Andante espressivo ma con moto"
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peVh9xmX1Rc

"Rêverie au bord de la mer, WoO"
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60KCcQHIIKM

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