John M. Van Osdel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn M. Van Osdel
American architect
Date of Birth: 31-Jul-1811
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Date of Death: 21-Dec-1891
Profession: architect
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About John M. Van Osdel
- The historic East School in Pittsfield, Illinois was designed by John M.
- Van Osdel.
- It was listed number 51 on the National Register.
- I wrote the application.
- You can access the East School through the Pike County Historical Society.
- Warren Winston, Pittsfield, Illinois. 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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