Architects born on September 4

Take a focused look at the architects born on September 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1846 Daniel Burnham

  Daniel Burnham was a prominent American architect and urban planner, best known for his pivotal contributions to the development of the skyscraper and for co-designing the master plan for the city of Chicago following the Great Fire of 1871. He was instrumental in shaping the modern skyline and the field of city planning in the United States. [bio]