William Le Baron Jenney
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William Le Baron Jenney (September 25, 1832 – June 14, 1907) was an American architect and engineer known for building the first skyscraper in 1884.
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Born | (1832-09-25)September 25, 1832 Fairhaven, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | June 15, 1907(1907-06-15) (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | École Centrale Paris |
Occupation | Architect |
Buildings | Home Insurance Building in Chicago |
Design | metal-framed skyscraper |
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In 1998, Jenney was ranked number 89 in the book 1,000 Years, 1,000 People: Ranking the Men and Women Who Shaped the Millennium.