Kindergarten Chats and Other Writings (revised edition)

Louis Henry Sullivan, recognized as a pivotal figure in American architecture, is celebrated as the "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism." His innovative designs laid the groundwork for the modern skyscraper and significantly influenced the Chicago School of architecture. As a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, he inspired the Prairie School movement, establishing a legacy alongside prominent architects like Henry Hobson Richardson. Sullivan's contributions have solidified his status as a key figure in the evolution of American architectural identity.