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William Le Baron Jenney (September 25, 1832 – June 14, 1907) was an American architect and engineer known for building the first skyscraper in 1884. In 1998, Jenney was ranked number 89 in the book 1,000 Years, 1,000 People: Ranking the Men and Women Who Shaped the Millennium.
Famous for his large commercial buildings, William LeBaron Jenney helped launch the Chicago School of architecture and pioneered skyscraper design. Jenney at a Glance. Born: September 25, 1832, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Died: June 15, 1907. Education: Studied engineering at Lawrence Scientific School of Harvard University.
Jun 11, 2024 · William Le Baron Jenney (born Sept. 25, 1832, Fairhaven, Mass., U.S.—died June 15, 1907, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American civil engineer and architect whose technical innovations were of primary importance in the development of the skyscraper.
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May 9, 2018 · William Le Baron Jenney (1832-1907) was one of the most influential American architects of the late 19th century. Working almost exclusively in Chicago, Jenney made important advancements in the structure of tall office buildings by incorporating iron and steel in his designs.
LeBaron was born in Elgin, Illinois, on February 16, 1883. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Chicago and New York University, and then spent a decade writing musical scores and lyrics for Broadway shows.
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