John S. Van Bergen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American architect
Date of Birth: 02-Oct-1885
Place of Birth: Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 20-Dec-1969
Profession: architect
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About John S. Van Bergen
- John Shellette Van Bergen (October 2, 1885 – December 20, 1969) was an American architect born in Oak Park, Illinois.
- Van Bergen started his architectural career as an apprentice draftsman in 1907.
- In 1909 he went to work for Frank Lloyd Wright at his studio in Oak Park.
- At Wright's studio he did working drawings for and supervised the Robie House and the Mrs.
- Thomas Gale House.
- Van Bergen designed prairie style homes in the Chicago area, mostly in the suburbs of Oak Park and River Forest.
- His home designs are recognized as excellent examples of Prairie style architecture and several are listed as local landmarks.
- A few of his homes are listed on the U.S.
- National Register of Historic Places.
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