Daniel Burnham Jr.

1886–1961 (age 75)

Architect

Biography

Daniel Burnham Jr. carried forward the Burnham legacy with quiet resolve, shaping civic and commercial buildings throughout Chicago with an architect’s careful balance of classical form and modern ambition.

He left behind thoughtful details and dignified facades that echoed the city’s hopes for order and grace, a fitting tribute laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery.

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