Monastery at Large

Category: Architectural Movements and Styles

  • Police Administration Building (1962) – Philadelphia

    Geddes, Brecher, Qualls and Cunningham. Police Administration Building (1962). Center City, Philadelphia.
    Geddes, Brecher, Qualls and Cunningham. Police Administration Building (1962). Center City, Philadelphia.1 2 3
    Looking up at the Police Administration Building from the northeast
    Looking up at the Police Administration Building from the northeast
    Concrete wall outside the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Concrete wall outside the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia

    Windows above the main entrance of the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows above the main entrance of the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the west wing of the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the west wing of the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the east wing of the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the east wing of the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Windows on the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Looking at the east wing of the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Looking at the east wing of the Police Administration Building, Philadelphia
    Looking at the rear of the Police Administration Building from the southeast
    Looking at the rear of the Police Administration Building from the southeast

    References

    1. “Art Board Approves Police Building”. The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 28, 1960, p. 3. ↩︎
    2. “Cop Shop Sound, But Builder Balks”. Philadelphia Daily News, September 15, 1961, p. 64. ↩︎
    3. Nelson. Nels. “Visitor to Cop Shop Is Roundly Impressed”. Philadelphia Daily News, November 28, 1962, p. 5. ↩︎

  • Oakhurst Presbyterian Church (1928) – Decatur, Georgia

    Charles H. Hopson. Oakhurst Presbyterian Church. Oakhurst, Decatur, Georgia.
    Charles H. Hopson. Oakhurst Presbyterian Church. Oakhurst, Decatur, Georgia.1 2 3 4 5
    Front porch and entrance of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Front porch and entrance of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Windows on the facade of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Windows on the facade of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Sanctuary and basement windows on the north elevation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Sanctuary and basement windows on the north elevation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Clerestory windows on the facade of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Clerestory windows on the facade of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Steeple on Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Steeple on Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Spandrels between windows on the north elevation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Spandrels between windows on the north elevation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia

    References

    1. “Architect’s Plan of New Oakhurst Church”. The Atlanta Journal, April 1, 1928, p. 2B. ↩︎
    2. “Corner-Stone Laying At Oakhurst Church Is Scheduled Sunday”. The Atlanta Journal, June 23, 1928, p. 12A. ↩︎
    3. “Oakhurst Church Cornerstone Laid”. The Atlanta Constitution, June 25, 1928, p. 11. ↩︎
    4. “Oakhurst Exercises To Mark Opening of New Church Edifice”. The Atlanta Constitution, September 29, 1928, p. 15. ↩︎
    5. “Oakhurst Presbyterian Congregation To Worship in New Church This Afternoon”. The Atlanta Constitution, September 30, 1928, p. 3A. ↩︎

  • Peachtree Center Station (1982) – Atlanta

    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells. Peachtree Center Station (1982). Atlanta.
    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells. Peachtree Center Station (1982). Atlanta.1 2 3
    Southbound train leaving the platform of Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Southbound train leaving the platform of Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking south in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking south in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Beneath a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Beneath a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Corridor in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Corridor in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking across a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking across a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Escalator to Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Escalator to Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Exposed granite in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Exposed granite in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta

    References

    1. Litsch, Joseph. “All Aboard For Peachtree”. The Atlanta Journal-The Atlanta Constitution Weekend, September 4, 1982, p. 27. ↩︎
    2. Ippolito, Milo. “City bears his mark”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 19, 2003, p. J1. ↩︎
    3. Powell, Kay. “Joe Amisano, admired architect”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 21, 2008, p. B6. ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: Candler Building – Atlanta

    Postcard view of the Candler Building (1905), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the epitome of Atlanta piss elegance: the atrocious Candler Building, designed by George E. Murphy and completed in 1905. Also in the foreground is a portion of the Peck Building, completed in 1893 and designed by G.L. Norrman.

    Published by the Sugarman-Hirsch Co. of Atlanta, the card was printed by the Fort Wayne Printing Co. of Fort Wayne, Indiana, postmarked in Atlanta on August 25, 1937, and addressed to Miss Edith McKinney of Route 4, Lexington, Kentucky.

    The following note is written on the back:

    “Came down on train with Dr. Powell – on his way to Gainesville Ga. to perform a wedding member Bap. Sunday School Board. Tell Jane will write a regular Pierce Epistle tomorrow. Love, Ruth“

  • Postcards from the South: Germania Savings Bank – Savannah, Georgia

    Postcard view of Germania Bank (1904), Savannah, Georgia

    This postcard depicts the Germania Bank in Savannah, Georgia, designed by Bruce & Morgan and completed in 1904.

    On the front is the following note:

    “Friend Charles

    (Guy?) and myself have just landed had a quick trip on the boat”

    Published by J. Murray Jordan of Philadelphia, the card was postmarked in Savannah on January 3, 1908, and addressed to Mr. Charles A. Markley in Gettysburg, Pa.

  • J.L. Pitts Residence – Barnesville, Georgia

    J.L. Pitts Residence (1863, renovation likely circa 1903). Barnesville, Georgia.
    J.L. Pitts Residence (1863, renovation likely circa 1903). Barnesville, Georgia.1 2 3 4
    Oval attic window on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia
    Oval attic window on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia
    Corner pilaster on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia
    Corner pilaster on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia
    Pilasters with Ionic capitals on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia
    Pilasters with Ionic capitals on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia
    First-floor window on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia
    First-floor window on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia
    Second-floor Palladian window on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia
    Second-floor Palladian window on the J.L. Pitts Residence, Barnesville, Georgia

    References

    1. “The Pitts-Gray Co.” The Barnesville News-Gazette (Barnesville, Georgia), April 3, 1902, p. 12. ↩︎
    2. “Trustee’s Sale of Real Estate”. The Barnesville News-Gazette (Barnesville, Georgia), April 16, 1903, p. 8. ↩︎
    3. “Buggy Through Barnesville on June 11”. Griffin Daily News (Griffin, Georgia), May 13, 2016, p. A3. ↩︎
    4. “Barnesville Antebellum Open House” (advertisement). The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, April 30, 1988, Section H, p. 19. ↩︎

  • Concourse Athletic Club (1989) – Sandy Springs, Georgia

    Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback, and Associates. Concourse Athletic Club (1989). Sandy Springs, Georgia.
    Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback, and Associates. Concourse Athletic Club (1989). Sandy Springs, Georgia.1 2 3

    Proposal By Helmut Jahn

    Helmut Jahn. Rendering of The Sporting Club at Concourse Corporate Office Center (1984). Sandy Springs, Georgia.
    Helmut Jahn. Rendering of The Sporting Club at Concourse Corporate Office Center (1984). Sandy Springs, Georgia.4
    Helmut Jahn. Rendering of The Sporting Club at Concourse Corporate Office Center (1984). Sandy Springs, Georgia.
    Helmut Jahn. Rendering of The Sporting Club at Concourse Corporate Office Center (1984). Sandy Springs, Georgia.5

    References

    1. Mangan, Liz. “Architecture: the future’s already arrived in North Fulton”. The Atlanta Journal The Atlanta Constitution, April 3 1986, North Fulton Extra, p. 1H. ↩︎
    2. “Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates: Design with Inspiration.” The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, December 17, 1989, The Business Edition, p. 7. ↩︎
    3. Advertisement. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, January 9, 1989, p. 3C. ↩︎
    4. Miller, Nory. Helmut Jahn. New York: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. (1986), p. 248. ↩︎
    5. ibid. ↩︎

  • Glenn Memorial Church (1931) – Atlanta

    Hentz, Adler & Shuze. Glenn Memorial Church, North Druid Hills, Atlanta
    Hentz, Adler & Shuze. Glenn Memorial Church, North Druid Hills, Atlanta.1 2 3 4 5
    South elevation and steeple of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    South elevation and steeple of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Steeple on Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Steeple on Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Cornice and Scamozzi pilaster capitals on Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Cornice and Scamozzi pilaster capitals on Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Belvedere on the steeple of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Belvedere on the steeple of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Looking up at the entrance portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Looking up at the entrance portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Portico and main entrance on the west facade of Glenn Memorial Church
    Portico and main entrance on the facade of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Niche on the entrance portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Niche on the entrance portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Keystone and cast stone ornamentation over the main entrance of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Keystone and cast stone ornamentation over the main entrance of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Looking at the columns of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Looking at the columns of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Memorial To Glenn Planned For Emory”. The Atlanta Constitution, November 26, 1929, p. 7. ↩︎
    2. “Building In The South”. The Atlanta Journal, December 8, 1929, p. D8. ↩︎
    3. “Glenn Memorial Church At Emory University, To Cost $500,000, Is Started”. The Atlanta Journal, July 11, 1930, p. 3. ↩︎
    4. “Glenn Memorial Church Exercise Is Planned Oct. 4”. The Atlanta Journal, September 27, 1931, p. 2B. ↩︎
    5. “Novel Design Enables Building at Emory to Serve Students Also”. The Atlanta Journal, October 4, 1931, p. B3. ↩︎

  • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (1959, 1969) – Sarasota, Florida

    Victor Lundy. St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall (1959). Sarasota, Florida.
    Victor A. Lundy. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall (1959). Sarasota, Florida.1 2 3
    Interior of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Sanctuary (1969), Sarasota, Florida. Photograph from an undated postcard published by Henry Waitt Photography of Sarasota.
    Interior of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Sanctuary (1969), Sarasota, Florida.4 Photograph from an undated postcard published by Henry Waitt Photography of Sarasota.

    References

    1. “This Is A Model”. The Weekend News (Sarasota, Florida), September 7, 1958, p. 9. ↩︎
    2. “Proposed New Church”. Sarasota Journal (Sarasota, Florida), September 5, 1958, p. 10. ↩︎
    3. “St. Paul’s Lutheran Church To Be Dedicated On Sunday”. Sarasota Journal (Sarasota, Florida), October 23, 1959, p. 18. ↩︎
    4. “Dedication Service Set At St. Paul’s”. The Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, Florida), September 6, 1969, p. 8. ↩︎

  • V.H. Kriegshaber Residence (1901) – Atlanta

    Willis F. Denny. Victor Kriegshaber Residence (1901). Inman Park, Atlanta.
    Willis F. Denny. Victor Kriegshaber Residence (1901). Inman Park, Atlanta.1
    Terracotta pediment and stained-glass transom over the front door of the V.H. Kreigshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Terracotta pediment and stained-glass transom over the front door of the V.H. Kreigshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Chimney and dormer on V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Chimney and dormer on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    South elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    South elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Dormer on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Dormer on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Bay window on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Bay window on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Terracotta pediment over a window on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Terracotta pediment over a window on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Window on the facade of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Window on the facade of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Column, capital and cornice on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Column, capital, and cornice on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Palmette ornamentation on the dormer of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Palmette ornamentation on the dormer of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Roof finial on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Roof finial on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Many Residences Soon To Be Built In Atlanta”. The Atlanta Constitution, July 10. 1901, p. 7. ↩︎