John Wellborn Root

John Wellborn Root (January 10, 1850 – January 15, 1891) was an American architect who was based in Chicago with Daniel Burnham. He was one of the founders of the Chicago School style. Two of his buildings have been designated National Historic Landmarks (the Rookery, and the Reliance); others have been designated Chicago landmarks and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1958, he was posthumously awarded the AIA Gold Medal.

"John Root" redirects here. For the politician in Ontario, Canada, see John Henry Haines Root. For other people, see John Root (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with John Wellborn Root, Jr..

John Wellborn Root
Born(1850-01-10)January 10, 1850
Lumpkin, Georgia, US
DiedJanuary 15, 1891(1891-01-15) (aged 41)
Chicago, Illinois, US
OccupationArchitect
Spouses
Mary Louise Walker
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(m. 1879; died 1879)​
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    (m. 1882)​
    ChildrenJohn Wellborn Root Jr.
    AwardsAIA Gold Medal (1958)
    PracticeBurnham and Root
    BuildingsReliance Building
    ProjectsGrand Central Terminal
    Signature
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