John M. Van Osdel
John M. Van Osdel | |
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| Born | July 31, 1811 Baltimore, Maryland, US |
| Died | December 21, 1891 (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouses | Caroline Gaylor
(m. 1831; died 1845)Martha McClellan (m. 1846) |
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John Mills Van Osdel (July 31, 1811 – December 21, 1891) was an American architect who is considered the first Chicago architect. He is considered a peer of the most prominent architects in the history of Chicago. He has also done significant work throughout Illinois and the Midwest, although much of it no longer exists.