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The forgotten co-author to the architecture of Chicago

The forgotten co-author to the architecture of Chicago

featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com - 19 weeks ago - 220 views

Edward H. Bennett worked with Burnham in creating the plans that built much of Chicago. Bennett was the man behind the building of Buckingham Fountain.

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While Burnham raised money and visibility for the Chicago Plan, Bennett created the actual layouts and drawings which are so well known today.

Works by Bennett:
-1909 Plan of Chicago
-Buckingham Fountain - Chicago, IL
-Michigan Avenue Bridge - Chicago, IL
-Peristyle at Millennium Park (original) - Chicago, IL
-Civic Center Park - Denver, CO
-1915 Plan for Ottawa
-Luis Muñoz Rivera Park - San Juan, Puerto Rico

For more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_H._Bennett#Works

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