Edward Burling

Edward Burling was an individual associated with architectural documentation, known to be professionally active around 1863. His documented output focuses specifically on mid-19th century residential design in Chicago, Illinois, establishing him as a relevant figure for the study of the city's pre-fire architectural landscape.

Burling’s known works consist of technical drawings and associated documents for the Charles R. Larrabee House in Chicago. Five examples of his professional output are currently held in museum collections, including plans and specifications dating from his documented active year. These works are represented in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, offering researchers a primary source perspective on period building practices.

The specific documents preserved include the Charles R. Larrabee House, Chicago, Illinois, Front Elevation, the Second Floor Plan, and the detailed Carpenter's Specifications. These important historical records are often utilized by architectural historians, and reproductions of these technical drawings are frequently made available as high-quality prints or downloadable artwork, sometimes residing in the public domain for research purposes.