The Autobiography of an Idea · Character
Edward T. Jefferey
An architect or builder associated with Sullivan.
minor
Also known as Ed, Jefferey
First appearance: xi chicago
Edward T. Jefferey'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.
Chairman of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds; persuades Burnham to include Western architects.
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With Louis Henri Sullivan (professional): Edward T. Jefferey is a business associate and client, with interactions centered on architectural commissions. With Louis Henri Sullivan (professional): Edward T. Jefferey is a…
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