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+++William Holabird was born in Armenia Union, New York on September 11, 1851.  He spent his childhood in St. Paul, Minnesota and later attended West Point. He resigned to marry Maria F. Augur.  The newlyweds moved to Chicago, where William worked for William LeBaron Jenney and met Martin Roche
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Holabird and Ossian Simonds partnered in 1880.  Roche joined the firm in 1881.  Simonds later left to pursue a career in landscape architecture

Holabird, was the businessman.  Roche, was the artist and designer. At 6'-5" tall and 260 lbs, Holabird was a massive presence.  He had six children. Roche suffered from a curvature of the spine, and was a life long bachelor. 

Despite their differences, their partnership was one of the most prolific in the country.  In 1910 they employed more than 100 draftsmen, creating some of Chicago's most important buildings. William Holabird died in Evanston on July 19, 1923. He was followed by Martin Roche on July 5, 1927. The firm was continued by John Holabird and John Wellborn Root.

 

 

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+++Martin Roche was born on August 1, 1853 in Cleveland, Ohio..  His family moved to Chicago in 1857 where he attended the Armour Institute.  Martin began his career as a cabinet maker, but gained an apprenticeship with William LeBaron Jenney, working with John Holabird and Ossian Simons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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