Daniel Burnham

Biography

Daniel Burnham shaped the skylines and civic life of Chicago and other American cities with his visionary work in architecture and urban planning. His role in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and later in crafting comprehensive plans set enduring standards for grandeur, order, and public beauty.

Burnham believed in practical idealism, inspiring cities to embrace thoughtful design while affirming the shared responsibility to build environments that uplift every citizen.