Editing Daniel Burnham (section)

==Influence==
In his career after the fair, Burnham became one of the country's most prominent advocates for the [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux-Arts]] movement as well as the revival of [[Neo-classical architecture]] which began with the fair.<ref name=philarch83 /> Much of Burnham's work was based on the classical style of Greece and Rome. In his 1924 autobiography, [[Louis Sullivan]], one of the leading architects of the Chicago School, but one who had a difficult relationship with Burnham over an extended period of time, criticized Burnham for what Sullivan viewed as his lack of original expression and dependence on [[classicism]].<ref>Sullivan, Louis (1924) ''The Autobiography of an Idea'', New York: Press of the American Institute of Architects. pp.320-21</ref> Sullivan went on to claim that "the damage wrought by the World's Fair will last for half a century from its date, if not longer"<ref>Sullivan, Louis (1924) ''The Autobiography of an Idea'', New York: Press of the American Institute of Architects. p.325</ref> &ndash; a sentiment edged with bitterness, as corporate America of the early 20th century had demonstrated a strong preference for Burnham's architectural style over Sullivan's.

[[File:Daniel Burnham.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Burnham c. early 1900s]]

Burnham is famously quoted as saying, "Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will not themselves be realized." This slogan has been taken to capture the essence of Burnham's spirit.<ref>Abbot, Willis J. (January 18, 1927) "How Chicago Is Making Its Vision of Civic Splendor a Reality Is Told by Man Who Led in Project That Proves Economic Value of 'Mere Beauty'; Story of Commercial City's Education in Aesthetics Recited by Charles H. Wacker; Chicago Plan Commission's Former Head Shows How Transformation Has Been Wrought - Ideal Improvements, Once Pictured, Became Visible Goals of Community Endeavor - Were Even Taught In Schools" ''[[The Christian Science Monitor]]''. p.8</ref><ref>Moore, Charles (1921) ''Daniel H. Burnham, Architect, Planner of Cities''. Boston, Houghton Mifflin. Volume 2: Chapter XXV: "Closing in 1911-1912"</ref>

A man of influence, Burnham was considered the pre-eminent architect in America at the start of the 20th century. He held many positions during his lifetime, including the presidency of the [[American Institute of Architects]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aia.org/history_presidents |title=AIA Presidents |access-date=June 4, 2008 |publisher=[[American Institute of Architects]] |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006234915/https://www.aia.org/history_presidents |url-status=dead }}</ref> Other notable architects began their careers under his aegis, such as [[Joseph W. McCarthy]]. Several of his descendants have worked as influential architects and planners in the United States, including his son, [[Daniel Burnham Jr.]], and grandchildren Burnham Kelly and [[Margaret Burnham Geddes]].