Portrait of Daniel Burnham. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Daniel Burnham

American architect and urban designer (1846– 1912).

Quick Facts

Daniel Burnham at a glance: birthday, roots and career.

Born
Died
1912-06-01
Occupation
architect · writer · urban planner
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Henderson

Relationships

Daniel Burnham’s love life and family, with the names and dates in one place.

Spouses & partners

Music & Artistry

Daniel Burnham’s sound, instruments and record labels at a glance.

Genres

  • Beaux-Arts

Awards & Nominations

Daniel Burnham’s awards and nominations, from standout wins to the full list below.

YearAward / categoryResult
—Fellow of the American Institute of Architects Received

Notable Works

  • Filene's Department Store1911architect
  • Washington Union Station1908architect
  • Flatiron Buildingskyscraper in New York City
  • Reliance Buildingbuilding
  • Ellicott Square Buildingoffice in NY, United States

Languages

Daniel Burnham’s languages: English.

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q316639 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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