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It seems only fitting that National Skyscraper Day be celebrated on the anniversary of the birth of the 'father of modern skyscrapers', American architect...
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Jeff Mercer’s Avatar Jeff Mercer
7th September at 17:25
Love the High Ryeser and I agree the first skyscraper was the Home Insurance Building, but it was designed by William LeBaron Jenney, not Sullivan. As it happens, Jenney gave Sullivan his first job in Chicago -- as a draftsman in Jenney's office. Cheers!
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
7th September at 19:44
Many thanks, Jeff. I've now corrected. A case of the pupil far exceeding the teacher's expectations.
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Peter Shaw’s Avatar Peter Shaw
3rd September 2023 at 02:06
But I have now found your Father's day article!!
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Peter Shaw’s Avatar Peter Shaw
3rd September 2023 at 02:02
Darn! Simon - it is also Father's Day in Australia - just hopped on to look for a Father's day special for the boys for lunch!!!
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
3rd September 2023 at 08:40
Father's Day, and indeed all days that fall on different dates around the world, present something of a challenge. Hopefully, you found a suitable cocktail on our Father's Day page.
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