John Wellborn Root
Architect
1850 – 1891
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Who was John Wellborn Root?
John Wellborn Root was an American architect who was based in Chicago with Daniel Burnham. He was one of the founders of the Chicago School style. One of his buildings was designated a National Historic Landmark; others have been designated Chicago landmarks and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1958 he received the AIA Gold Medal.
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- Born
- Jan 10, 1850
Lumpkin - Parents
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- New York University
- Employment
- D. H. Burnham & Company
(1873 - 1891)
- D. H. Burnham & Company
- Lived in
- Atlanta
- Died
- Jan 15, 1891
Chicago - Resting place
- Graceland Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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