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Richard M. Hunt

A prominent American architect of the Beaux-Arts style.

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Also known as Richard Hunt

First appearance: xi chicago

Richard M. Hunt shows up with force in X: Farewell to Boston. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The architectural dean in New York, who encourages Louis and shares his own Paris experiences.
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Richard M. Hunt first appears in 0011 xi chicago.

In X: Farewell to Boston: The architectural dean in New York, who encourages Louis and shares his own Paris experiences.

Later, in Retrospect: Dean of the profession; chairs the architects' meeting and interrupts Burnham's apology.

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LHLouis Henri Su…DHDaniel Hudson …JRJohn RootETEdward T. Jeff…GRGrandpaRMRichard M. Hunt

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  • Architectural Mentors & Early Colleagues
  • Protagonist
  • Early Family & Childhood Influences

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