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Also Known As Louis Henry Sullivan
Born September 3, 1856 • Boston • Massachusetts
Died April 14, 1924 (aged 67) • Chicago • Illinois
Notable Works Guaranty Building • Wainwright Building • Auditorium Building and Theatre • “Autobiography of An Idea”
Movement / Style Art Nouveau • Chicago School
Subjects Of Study architecture

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