Born
September 3, 1856
Boston, United States
Died
April 14, 1924
Chicago, United States
Known for
American architect
Louis Sullivan (1856–1924) was United States best known for American architect.
Louis Henry Sullivan (September 3, 1856 – April 14, 1924) was an American architect from Boston. He is known as a "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism," and famously coined the phrase "form follows function." His distinctive ornamental style greatly influenced the Chicago and Prairie Schools of architecture. Read their full story.
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Louis Sullivan died on April 14, 1924 in Chicago, United States, at the age of 67.
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Louis Sullivan was born in Boston, United States on September 3, 1856.
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Louis Sullivan is best known for American architect.
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Louis Sullivan was 67 years old at the time of death.
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Louis Sullivan was from United States.
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