William Le Baron Jenney
William Le Baron Jenney (September 25, 1832—June 14, 1907) was an American architect and engineer. He is known for building the first skyscraper in 1884. It was called the Home Insurance Building. He soon became known as the Father of the American skyscraper. He is buried in Graceland Cemetery in Uptown, Chicago.
| William Le Baron Jenney | |
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Name | William Le Baron Jenney |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | September 25, 1832 |
| Birth place | Fairhaven, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Date of death | June 14, 1907 (aged 74) |
| Place of death | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Work | |
| Buildings | Home Insurance Building in Chicago |
| Design | metal-framed skyscraper |
William Le Baron Jenney Media
- Home Insurance Building.JPG
The Home Insurance Building in Chicago built in 1885 (photo after a 1891 addition of 2 more floors)
- Walter Newberry House 1889.jpg
Chicago residence designed for Walter Cass Newberry, 1889
- Leiter II Building, South State & East Congress Streets, Chicago, Cook County, IL.jpg
Leiter II Building, South State & East Congress Streets, Chicago
- Horticultural Building (3572763499).jpg
Horticultural Building at World's Columbian Exposition
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