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Quote by Daniel Burnham

“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood.”

Quote by Daniel Burnham

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Daniel Burnham was an influential American architect known for his contributions to urban planning and architectural design. He is best known for his work on the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and the design of the famous Chicago Federal Building. Burnham's architectural philosophy emphasized the aesthetic and functional harmony of the urban environment. more

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