William Le Baron Jenney (25 September 1832-14 June 1907) was an American architect and engineer who became known as the Father of the American skyscraper. He was born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts on September 25, 1832. His family celebrated a strong Puritan influence. His grandfather, Levi Jenney (1778-1849), was a shipping Captain. His father, William Proctor Jenney (1802-1881), was the owner of a shipping company, which allowed Jenney to travel as a young man. Wikipedia
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Architect William LeBaron Jenney (1832-1907) was born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, the son of an affluent whaling ship owner. www.lib.colum.edu/archhistory/lejenney.htm
