John M. Van Osdel
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John Mills Van Osdel (July 31, 1811 – December 21, 1891)[1] was an American architect who is considered the first Chicago architect.[2] He is considered a peer of the most prominent architects in the history of Chicago. He has also done significant work throughout Illinois and the Midwest, although much of it no longer exists.[vague]