CITY PLAN OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

Springfield, Illinois: Zoning and Plan Commission, 1925. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. The City Plan of the City of Springfield, Illinois, prepared by Myron Howard West and adopted by the City Council. With six two-page folding charts of zoning, thoroughfares, railroads, and others. Numerous illustrations, maps, and plans throughout, some in color; eleven full page plates. The hometown of U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, with a history and description of the Lincoln memorial sites by the Zoning and Plan Commission. At the rear are plans and proposals for a parkway to connect the State Capitol, Lincoln Monument, Washington Park, and Governor's Mansion, by the American Park Builders. Designed to guide and inspire the growth of the city, Myron H. West's work is detailed, well-informed, and attractively illustrated. Blue cloth, with lettering and seal stamped in gilt on the front board and spine. Wear to the boards and toning to the spine. A Very Good copy. 93 pp. Collates complete. Very Good binding.