Frank Furness was an American architect born on November 12, 1839, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his distinctive style that combined elements of the Romanesque and Gothic architectural movements. Furness designed numerous buildings, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the University of Pennsylvania library, showcasing his innovative use of materials and bold forms. Furness was also an influential educator, serving as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. His work significantly impacted the development of American architecture in the late 19th century, and he is often associated with the Richardsonian Romanesque style. He passed away on June 27, 1912.