Baumann, Frederick

Frederick Baumann Soundex Code B550

Frederick Baumann was born near Berlin on Friday, January 6, 1826. He was educated at the Berlin Polytechnic Institute and Academy of Arts. He arrived in Chicago in 1850 where he worked on a farm in Washington Heights until joining John M. Van Osdel's office as an architectural draftsman in 1852. His long career included partnerships with John M. Van Osdel, Edward J. Burling, and his cousin, Edward Baumann. Important work included prestigious commissions and innovative structural designs, including the development of isolated pier foundations. (extant at the Washington Block).

With his wife, Wilhemina Baumann, nee: Wilhelmina Steenhauer, he fathered 11 children. He died, much respected in Chicago, at the age of 95, on Friday, March 18, 1921.

Buildings by Frederick Baumann (and partners)

First Chicago Courthouse. Chicago

McCormick Double House. Chicago

Chamber of Commerce Building. Chicago

Metropolitan Block. Chicago

Ashland Block. Chicago

McCormick Reaper Factory. Chicago

Washington Block. Chicago

Rae Building. Chicago