John S. Van Bergen

Architect

1885 – 1969

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Who was John S. Van Bergen?

John Shellette Van Bergen was an American architect born in Oak Park, Illinois. Van Bergen started his architectural career as an apprentice draftsman in 1907. In 1909 he went to work for Frank Lloyd Wright at his studio in Oak Park. At Wright's studio he did working drawings for and supervised the Robie House and the Mrs. Thomas Gale House. Van Bergen designed prairie style homes in the Chicago area, mostly in the suburbs of Oak Park and River Forest. His home designs are recognized as excellent examples of Prairie style architecture and several are listed as local landmarks. A few of his homes are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

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Born
Oct 2, 1885
Oak Park
Also known as
  • John Van Bergen
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Oak Park and River Forest High School
Lived in
  • Oak Park
Died
Dec 20, 1969

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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