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Which major buildings were designed by D.H. Burnham and Company?
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Daniel Burnham
Daniel H. Burnham.
After reorganizing his practice as D.H. Burnham and Company, Daniel Burnham completed designs for over 200 buildings. Notable projects by the firm include:
- Reliance Building (1895): A landmark in skyscraper development featuring a slim glass and steel design.
- Ellicott Square Building (1896): Located in Buffalo, New York, it was the largest building of its time.
- Flatiron Building (1902): A famous structure in New York City.
- Frick and Oliver buildings (1902 and 1910): Located in Pittsburgh.
- Union Station (1907): Located in Washington, D.C.
- Department Stores: Including Marshall Field & Company (1907) in Chicago, Wanamakerâs (1909) in Philadelphia, Selfridges (1909) in London, and Gimbels (1912) in Manhattan.
- Field Museum (1920): Located in Chicago.1
It is important to note that buildings such as the Rookery, Monadnock Building, and the Masonic Temple were designed by the firm Burnham & Root, a separate partnership that preceded D.H. Burnham and Company.2