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Louis Sullivan

Louis Sullivan

American architect

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Birthdate
September 3, 1856
Birthplace
Boston
Boston
Date of Death
April 14, 1924
Place of Death
Chicago
Chicago
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Inspiration: Nature and the poet
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The drawings of Louis Henry Sullivan
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The young man in architecture
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The autobiography of an idea
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The tall office building artistically considered
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A system of architectural ornament according with a philosophy of man's powers
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Educated at
The English High School
The English High School
École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts
École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Author
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Designer
Designer
Architect
Architect
ISNI
00000001212151720
Open Library ID
OL1009812A0
VIAF
148057420

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Citizenship
United States
United States
Notable Work
James Charnley House
James Charnley House
McVicker's Theater
McVicker's Theater
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Van Allen Building
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St. Paul United Methodist Church
Krause Music Store
Krause Music Store
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Wikidata ID
Q243240
Overview

Louis Sullivan (1856-1924) was an American architect and designer born in Boston and educated at The English High School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts. Sullivan held citizenship in the United States and had significant contributions to the field of architecture, being known for his work in various notable buildings and structures.

Some of his most recognized works include the Martin Ryerson Tomb, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago, Auditorium Building in Chicago, Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb, Wainwright Building, Prudential (Guaranty) Building, James Charnley House, Charlotte Dickson Wainwright Tomb, McVicker's Theater, and the Van Allen Building. Some other notable works also include the Carson Pirie Scott store, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Krause Music Store, and National Farmer's Bank.

Louis Sullivan passed away in 1924 in Chicago.

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