# Frank Furness — The Autobiography of an Idea character guide

> Frank Furness in The Autobiography of an Idea by Louis H. Sullivan.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Furness

**First appearance:** 0011-xi-chicago

## Who they are

A notable Philadelphia architect admired by Sullivan.

## Relationships

### [Louis Henri Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_an_idea_se/characters/louis_henri_sullivan)

_professional_

Frank Furness is a prominent architect who employs or influences Louis, with a dynamic of mentorship.

### [Louis Henri Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_an_idea_se/characters/louis_henri_sullivan)

_professional_

Frank Furness is a prominent architect who employs or influences Louis, with a dynamic of mentorship.

## In the story

### [X: Farewell to Boston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_an_idea_se/chapters/x-farewell-to-boston)

Philadelphia architect with a distinctive red beard and abrasive personality, who harshly criticizes Louis's academic background but ultimately agrees to employ him.

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