DANIEL BURNHAM. Wild Oats

Daniel Burnham was born on September 4, 1846.  He formed a businesss partnership with John Root on July 5, 1873 and married Margaret Sherman on January 20, 1876.  Root died on January 15,1891. His life with Margaret was long and happy.

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THE MONTAUK BLOCK 1881

CONTINENTAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK 1914

Burnham continued to practice architecture until his death on June 1 1912.  Among his first major office building commission was the Montauk Block.  Among his last, was the Continental and Commercial.

From the Civil War to World War I.  Through revolutions of technology, transportation, communication and style.  Daniel Burnham faced a lifetime of challenge and change.  So. In perfect hindsight, who could blame 23 year old Daniel for trying his hand in a Nevada silver mine.  1869, after all,  looked to be a propitious year.

THE FINAL SPIKE. PROMONTORY SUMMIT UTAH.  1869



In fact....... who could have resisted?

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