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Category: Collegiate Gothic

  • Wilson Hall (1892) – Spartanburg, South Carolina

    Bruce & Morgan. Wilson Hall (1892), Converse University, Spartanburg, South Carolina.
    Bruce & Morgan. Wilson Hall (1892), Converse University. Spartanburg, South Carolina.1 2
    Looking at Wilson Hall from the southwest
    Looking at Wilson Hall from the southwest
    Tower on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Tower on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Facade of Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Facade of Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Bell tower on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Bell tower on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Tower and dormer on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Tower and dormer on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Dutch gable on the facade of Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Dutch gable on the facade of Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Entrance portico at Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Entrance portico at Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina

    References

    1. Kibler, Lillian Adele. The History of Converse College. Spartanburg, South Carolina: Converse College (1973), pp. 64-65. ↩︎
    2. “Burned To The Ground”. The Atlanta Journal, August 27, 1892, p. 6. ↩︎

  • Academic Building at Georgia Institute of Technology (1888) – Atlanta

    Bruce & Morgan. Main Building (1888). Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.
    Bruce & Morgan. Academic Building (1888). Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.1 2 3
    Looking at the Academic Building of Georgia Tech from the southeast
    Looking at the Academic Building of Georgia Tech from the southeast
    Tower on the Academic Building of Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Tower on the Academic Building of Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Bay window on the tower of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Bay window on the tower of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Fourth-floor gable dormer on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Gable dormer on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Fourth-floor windows on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Fourth-floor windows on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    East elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    East elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Second- and third-floor windows on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Second- and third-floor windows on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Terracotta window spandrel on the Academic Building of Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Terracotta window spandrel on the Academic Building of Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Fourth-floor windows on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Fourth-floor windows and gable dormer on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Cornices, spandrel, and terracotta stringcourses on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Cornices, spandrel, and terracotta stringcourses on the facade of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Front porch on the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Front porch on the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Terracotta stringcourse on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Terracotta stringcourse on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Arches and ornamentation on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Arches and ornamentation on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Cushion capital and marble column on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Cushion capital and marble column on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Brickwork and ornamentation on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Brickwork and ornamentation on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Keystone on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Keystone on the front porch of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    West elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    West elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Gables on the west elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Gables on the west elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Gable dormer and third-floor window on the west elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Gable dormer and third-floor window on the west elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Looking at the west elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Looking at the west elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Window on the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Window on the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Second- and third-floor balconies on the west elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Second- and third-floor balconies on the west elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Roman arch, corbels, and pediment on the west entrance of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Roman arch, corbels, and pediment on the west entrance of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Former chapel on the north elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Former chapel on the north elevation of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Arch windows on the former chapel of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Arch windows on the former chapel of the Academic Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta
    Looking at the Administration Building of Georgia Tech from the northwest
    Looking at the Administration Building of Georgia Tech from the northwest

    References

    1. “Georgia’s Pride”. The Atlanta Constitution, March 16, 1887, p. 5. ↩︎
    2. “Technological School.” The Atlanta Journal, March 16, 1887, p. 1. ↩︎
    3. “The First Session”. The Atlanta Constitution, October 4, 1888, p. 8. ↩︎

  • Joseph E. Brown Junior High School (1923) – Atlanta

    Pringle & Smith. Joseph E. Brown Junior High School (1923). West End, Atlanta.
    Pringle & Smith. Joseph E. Brown Junior High School (1923). West End, Atlanta.1 2
    Original entrance of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Original entrance of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Globe pediment on Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Globe pediment on Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Looking at the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Looking at the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Cornice and ornamentation on the original entrance of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Cornice and ornamentation on the original entrance of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Belt course and ornamentation on the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Belt course and ornamentation on the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Ornamentation on the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Ornamentation on the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    First-floor windows and ornamentation on the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    First-floor windows and ornamentation on the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Etched granite ornamentation at the entrance of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Etched granite ornamentation at the entrance of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    First-floor windows on the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    First-floor windows on the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    South wing of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    South wing of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Looking at the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School from the southeast
    Looking at the facade of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School from the southeast
    Gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Cornice on the gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Cornice on the gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Entrance to the gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Entrance to the gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Cornice on the gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Cornice on the gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    South elevation of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    South elevation of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    South elevation of the gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    South elevation of the gymnasium of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    West elevation of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    West elevation of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Looking at the southwest corner of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Looking at the southwest corner of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Windows on the west elevation of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Windows on the west elevation of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Chimney on the west elevation of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta
    Chimney on the west elevation of Joseph E. Brown Junior High School, Atlanta

    References

    1. “The New West End Junior High School”. The Atlanta Journal, May 27, 1923, p. F9. ↩︎
    2. “Public Is Invited To Opening Exercises At West End Church”. The Atlanta Journal, November 25, 1923, p. 6. ↩︎

  • Agnes Scott Hall (1891) – Decatur, Georgia

    Bruce & Morgan. Agnes Scott Hall (1891). Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia.
    Bruce & Morgan. Agnes Scott Hall (1891). Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia.1 2
    Tower and belvedere on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Tower and belvedere on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the northeast corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the northeast corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the northwest corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the northwest corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Inscription and arch at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Inscription and arch at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Columns, capitals, conrbels, and marble trim at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Columns, capitals, corbels, and marble trim at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Capitals at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Capitals at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Third-floor window and terracotta trim on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Third-floor window and terracotta trim on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor windows on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor windows on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Weather vane and shingles on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Weather vane and shingles on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Parapet, eaves, brackets, and terracotta stringcourses on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Parapet, eaves, brackets, and terracotta stringcourses on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Terracotta spandrel, marble and granite stringcourses on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Terracotta spandrel, marble and granite stringcourses on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormered gable and blind arches with terracotta ornamentation on the facade of Agnes Scot Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormered gable and blind arches with terracotta ornamentation on the facade of Agnes Scot Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Roman arch on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Roman arch on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor arch window on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor arch window on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor arch window on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor arch window on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Cornice and terracotta stringcourse on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Cornice and terracotta stringcourse on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Arch, terracotta ornamentation, and bell on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Arch, terracotta ornamentation, and bell on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Third-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Third-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Cornice and terracotta stringcourse on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Cornice and terracotta stringcourse on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Porch and arches on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Porch and arches on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Second-floor window and balcony on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Second-floor window and balcony on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Brickwork and terracotta weather-molding on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Brickwork and terracotta weather-molding on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Porch columns on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Porch columns on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    East elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    East elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormer, crest, and roof finial on the east elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormer, crest, and roof finial on the east elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Turret on the northeast corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Turret on the northeast corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Palladian window on the east elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Palladian window on the east elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    South elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    South elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormers and windows on the south elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormers and windows on the south elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Windows and entrance on the south elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Windows and entrance on the south elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormers on the west elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormers on the west elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Turret on the northwest corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Turret on the northwest corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Finial and shingles on the northwest turret of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Finial and shingles on the northwest turret of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormer and chimney on the west elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormer and chimney on the west elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    West elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    West elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia

    References

    1. “At The Agnes Scott.” The Atlanta Journal, June 20, 1890, p. 4. ↩︎
    2. “The Agnes Scott Institute.” The Atlanta Constitution, July 29, 1891, p. 8. ↩︎

  • Samford Hall, Auburn University (1888) – Auburn, Alabama

    Bruce & Morgan. Samford Hall (1888), Auburn University. Auburn, Alabama.
    Bruce & Morgan. Samford Hall (1888), Auburn University. Auburn, Alabama.1 2 3 4 5
    Looking up at Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Looking up at Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Clock tower on Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Clock tower on Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Gable on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Gable on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Center bay on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Center bay on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Looking at the northeast corner of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Looking at the northeast corner of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Second-floor windows on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Second-floor windows on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Second- and third-floor windows on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Second- and third-floor windows on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Gable dormer on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Gable dormer on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Tower with a belvedere on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Tower with a belvedere on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Eaves, brackets, and terracotta frieze on a tower of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Eaves, brackets, and terracotta frieze on a tower of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta ornamental figure and a second-floor window on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta ornamental figure and a second-floor window on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Windows on the clock tower of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Windows on the clock tower of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Third-floor windows and the gable on the center bay of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Third-floor windows and the gable on the center bay of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta tympanum and roof finial on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta tympanum and roof finial on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Second- and third-floor windows on the northeast corner of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Second- and third-floor windows on the northeast corner of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta inscription over the northeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta inscription over the northeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta spandrel on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta spandrel on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Tower with a belvedere on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Tower with a belvedere on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Second- and third-floor windows with spandrel on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Second- and third-floor windows with spandrel on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Gable dormer on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Gable dormer on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta ornamental figure on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta ornamental figure on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta window spandrels on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta window spandrels on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Weather vane on the bell tower of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Weather vane on the bell tower of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Column on the southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Column on the southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Arch over the southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Arch over the southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Eaves and cornice on the northeast corner of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Eaves and cornice on the northeast corner of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    First-floor and basement windows on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    First-floor and basement windows on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Northeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Northeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Cornice and terracotta frieze on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Cornice and terracotta frieze on the facade of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Inscription over the southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Inscription over the southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta column and capital on the southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Terracotta column and capital on the southeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Pedestal at the northeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Pedestal at the northeast entrance of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Looking at the south elevation of Samford Hall from the southwest
    Looking at the south elevation of Samford Hall from the southwest
    Cornerstone of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Cornerstone of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Finial on a tower of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Finial on a tower of Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama
    Towers on Samford Hall
    Towers on Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama

    References

    1. “Auburn.” The Montgomery Daily Advertiser (Montgomery, Alabama), August 3, 1887, p. 2. ↩︎
    2. “Technical Education in Alabama.” The Atlanta Constitution, August 24, 1887, p. 8. ↩︎
    3. “Notice to Contractors.” The Montgomery Daily Advertiser (Montgomery, Alabama), September 20, 1887, p. 8, ↩︎
    4. “Auburn.” The Weekly Advertiser (Montgomery, Alabama), June 14, 1888, p. 1. ↩︎
    5. Building cornerstone. ↩︎