The Autobiography of an Idea · Character
Burling & Adler
An architectural firm where Sullivan works early in his career.
minor
Also known as Adler, Burling
First appearance: xi chicago
Burling & Adler's tie to Louis Henri Sullivan is one of the pressures that moves The Autobiography of an Idea—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The firm where John Edelmann works; Louis briefly meets both partners.
Burling & Adler first appears in 0011 xi chicago.
With Louis Henri Sullivan (professional): Burling & Adler are architectural employers and later partners, shaping Louis's early career. With Louis Henri Sullivan (professional): Burling & Adler are architectural employers and later partners, shaping Louis's early career.
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Architectural Mentors & Early Colleagues
- Protagonist
- Later Career & Broader Influences
- Early Family & Childhood Influences
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professional · positive
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