Elmer C. Jensen

1870–1955 (age 85)

Graceland Cemetery

Biography

Elmer C. Jensen shaped Chicago's skyline with resilient, elegant designs that balanced practical needs with thoughtful flourishes, contributing to the city’s reputation for ambitious architecture.

He encouraged younger designers, supported civic projects, and is laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with many of his contemporaries.

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