William Le Baron Jenney

William Le Baron Jenney
Born(1832-09-25)September 25, 1832
Fairhaven, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 14, 1907(1907-06-14) (aged 74)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationArchitect
BuildingsHome Insurance Building in Chicago
Designmetal-framed skyscraper

William Le Baron Jenney (September 25, 1832—June 14, 1907) was an American architect and engineer. He is known for building the first skyscraper in 1884. It was called the Home Insurance Building. He soon became known as the Father of the American skyscraper. He is buried in Graceland Cemetery in Uptown, Chicago.

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