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"The book was inspired by the 1911 Wacker's Manual, which was once used in classrooms to explain Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan of Chicago. It is filled with beautiful illustrations and divided into three chapters set in the years 1928, 2017 and 2211. Each chapter ends with a map and a short interlude about Burnham, to give readers insight into the creation of the 1909 Plan and other urban planning challenges"--Book website.
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The plan of Chicago is the unquestioned masterpiece of Daniel Burnham, who at the time of its completion was riding the crest of an immense reputation as one of the leading architects and certainly the leading city planner of the nation. He launched almost singlehandedly the "city beautiful movement," which was to dominate American city planning well into the twenties.
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The Devil in the White City features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: motivation; pride; fire; the color blue; sickness; dark and light. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Daniel H. Burnham; H.H. Holmes; Frederick Law Olmsted. --
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Provides an overview of the efforts of the people of Joliet to move from a 19th century industrial city to a healthful and beautiful metropolis. It also investiages the central role played in this process by Daniel H. Burnham and Edward H. Bennett. Finally, it highlights some present day planning efforts.
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