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John M. Van Osdel

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.

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Occupation
Architect
Born
(1811-07-31)July 31, 1811 Baltimore, Maryland, US
Died
December 21, 1891(1891-12-21) (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois, US

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John M. Van Osdel → (1811-07-31)July 31, 1811 Baltimore, Maryland, US
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John M. Van Osdel → December 21, 1891(1891-12-21) (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois, US
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