Annotated Bibliography
Monroe, HARRIET. "JOHN WELLBORN ROOT : A STUDY OF HIS LIFE AND
WORK." N.p., n.d. Web.
This text included information about the influences of William LeBaron Jenney on John
Wellborn Root’s work, supporting the thesis that Jenney had an impact on chicago’s legendary
architects and how.
Trachtenberg, Alan, and Eric Foner. "7." The Incorporation of America: Culture and
Society in the Gilded Age. New York: Hill and Wang, 1982. N. pag. Print.
This text contained evidence that supported the success of architects who have worked
with, and learned from William Lebaron Jenney. Part of thesis that states Jenney’s influence on
future architects will be partially supported from this text.
Turak, Theodore. "1." William LeBaron Jenney: A Pioneer of Modern Architecture. Ann
Arbor, MI: UMI Research Pr., 1986. 12. Print.
Turak, Theodore. William Le Baron Jenney: A Pioneer of Modern Architecture. Ann
Arbor, MI: UMI Research, 1986. 253. Print.
Turak, Theodore. William Le Baron Jenney: A Pioneer of Modern Architecture. Ann
Arbor, MI: UMI Research, 1986. 239. Print.
Turak, Theodore. William Le Baron Jenney: A Pioneer of Modern Architecture. Ann
Arbor, MI: UMI Research, 1986. 242. Print.
Turak, Theodore. William Le Baron Jenney: A Pioneer of Modern Architecture. Ann
Arbor, MI: UMI Research, 1986. 259. Print
*This book contained information using many different primary sources for each of
the chapters, even for individual pages.*
This book contained plenty of information about how William Jenney was influenced to
design the steel framed buildings, and the tools which he used to make his art possible. The
source supplied information of Jenney’s innovation. Besides that, the book also had information
on how Jenney’s work resulted in modernization of building style and architecture as a whole.
"World's Columbian Exposition: The Official Fair A History." World's Columbian
Exposition: The Official Fair A History. N.p., n.d. Web. Jan. 2015.
This article had evidence of the architectects who had built a name and legacy; those who
were trained by Jenney. Their work was a modified version of Jenney’s plan. Likewise, it shows
how they applied the knowledge they gained from working with Jenney to their own work.
Beckman, Justin. "Copper Country Architects." Copper Country Architects. N.p., n.d.
Web. Jan. 2015.
This article included more information of other architects, who have worked and trained
under William Jenney, and mentions the legacy that they build using their previous work history.
"People & Events: Louis Sullivan." N.p., n.d. Web.
Information about how this popular architect earned credit for his work and name, as he
worked for Jenny; evidence of architect’s success partially dependant on William Jenney.
Burnham, Daniel Hudson, and Edward H. Bennett. Plan of Chicago. New York: Da
Capo, 1970. Print.
Further evidence on architect’s success due to knowledge and work experience earned as
he worked with William Jenney. The evidence shows architect's success and work, which were
partially influenced by Jenney.
Craven, Jackie. "Skyscraper Architect William Le Baron Jenney." N.p., n.d. Web. Jan.
2015.
This article has basic evidence for proving the great impact he had on architects, and
architecture as a whole. Information on how Jenney build a legacy, as well as, who was directly
influenced by it.
"William LeBaron Jenney." Serving, Saving & Saluting the South Loop : Columbia
College Chicago. N.p., n.d. Web. Jan. 2015.
This article was used to gain evidence to support William Jenney’s impact on chicago’s
skyline. Information of his influence on other architects and chicago as a whole was also taken
from this article.
"Burnham, Beaux-Arts, Plan of Chicago, & Fairs." Burnham, Beaux-Arts, Plan of
Chicago, & Fairs. N.p., n.d. Web. Jan. 2015.
This source was used to explain what impacted Jenney's work as a whole, which led to the
influence on other architects and cities' designs as a whole.
The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. "William Holabird." Britannica. Britannica, 15 July
2014. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.
This source explains a simple biography about William Holabird then a more in detail biography
about his works and his firm.
"Serving, Saving & Saluting the South Loop : Columbia College Chicago." Serving, Saving &
Saluting the South Loop : Columbia College Chicago. Columbia College Library, n.d. Web. 23
Feb. 2015.
This source explains William Jenney in a detailed biography, mostly focusing on his work as an
architect.
Jalal Afsar. "High Strength Concrete | Requirements | Applications | Engineering Intro." Engineering
Intro. N.p., 11 July 2012. Web.
This source explains the use of concrete along with examples of the different uses. This source
has a explanation of the background on concrete uses in buildings, which includes William
Jenneys’ discovery.
"Louis Sullivan | Biography - American Architect." Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.
This source explains a simple biography about Louis Sullivan then a more in detail biography
about his works and his firm.
Wayne Lorentz. "Chicago's Current Tallest Buildings." Chicago's Current Tallest Buildings:
Chicago Architecture Info. N.p., 13 Mar. 2009. Web.
This source showed a list of the tallest buildings in Chicago along with their information.
The Cultural Landscape Foundation,. "The Cultural Landscape Foundation." William LeBaron
Jenney. N.p., n.d. Web.
This source explains a simple biography about William Jenney then a simple biography about his
works.
"Burnham & Root." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 11
Feb. 2015.
This source explains a simple biography about Burnham & Root then a more in detail biography
about their works and their firm.
PHOTOS:
Class 21. "Montauk Building, Chicago. Burnham and Root, 1882-83."Uvm.edu. N.p., n.d. Web.
12 Feb. 2015.
Turak, Theodore. William Le Baron Jenney: A Pioneer of Modern Architecture. Ann Arbor, MI:
UMI Research, 1986. 253. Print.
Turak, Theodore. "1." William LeBaron Jenney: A Pioneer of Modern Architecture. Ann Arbor,
MI: UMI Research Pr., 1986. 12. Print.
Joseph Freed and Associates/Paul Schlismann Photography. The Sullivan Center, formerly
known as the Carson Pirie Scott Building, restored to its former glory and transformed. Digital
image. UrbanLand. N.p., 1 Nov. 2013. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
<http://urbanland.uli.org/development-business/sullivan-center-restoration-and-transformation-
of-a-landmark/>.
Slide Show Photos. Digital image. Tuabman College. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
<https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/architecture/overview/history>.
Ornament from Louis Sullivan's Carson Pirie Scott Building (Courtesy Tim Samuelson). Digital
image. Harboe Architects. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
<http://www.harboearch.com/getProject.php?projname=sullivancenterc>.
Alan Brunettin. The Auditorium Building. Digital image. Wttw. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
<http://interactive.wttw.com/loop/buildings/auditorium-building-and-theatre>.
Chuck LaChiusa. Guaranty Building. Digital image. Buffalo as a Architect Museum. N.p., 2004.
Web. 18 Feb. 2015. <http://www.buffaloah.com/a/archsty/sull/sull.html>.
Craven, Jackie. "William Holabird, Skyscraper Pioneer." N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.
"ECUIP : The Digital Library : Social Studies : Chicago in 1919." ECUIP : The Digital Library :
Social Studies : Chicago in 1919. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2015. #9
William Holabird and Martin Roche, Taccma Building, Chicago, 1887-89.Digital image. Art
Styles in the Industrial 19th Century. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2015. <http://www.allart.org/history444.html>.
Turak, Theodore. William Le Baron Jenney: A Pioneer of Modern Architecture. Ann Arbor, MI:
UMI Research, 1986. 253. Print.