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John Wellborn Root

American architect (1850–1891)

  • Fame49.3
  • Momentum10.6
  • Wikipedia1K
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Lived 1850–1891, aged 41United States
United StatesUnited StatesArchitectsArchitect
  • Wikipedia
    13 languages
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  • Era
    1850–1891
    Aged 41
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
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Updated 2026-06-21

John Wellborn Root was an American architect who was based in Chicago with Daniel Burnham. He was one of the founders of the Chicago School style. Two of his buildings have been designated National Historic Landmarks ; others have been designated Chicago landmarks and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1958, he was posthumously awarded the AIA Gold Medal.

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Momentum10.6
Historical11.2
Now attention59.1
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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