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Category: Architectural Movements and Styles

  • First Christian Church (1942) – Columbus, Indiana

    Eliel and Eero Saarinen. First Christian Church (1942). Columbus, Indiana.
    Eliel and Eero Saarinen. First Christian Church (1942). Columbus, Indiana.1 2 3

    References

    1. Gordon, Bob. “Columbus Comment”. The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), September 16, 1958, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. Gordon, Bob. “Columbus Comment”. The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), March 20, 1959, p. 1. ↩︎
    3. Wheeler, Nancy. “First Christian celebrates years of baptism, discovery”. The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), May 16, 1992, p. A6. ↩︎

  • M. Rich and Brothers Company (1924) – Atlanta

    Hentz, Reid & Adler. M. Rich and Brothers Company. Atlanta.
    Hentz, Reid & Adler. M. Rich and Brothers Company. Atlanta.1 2 3
    Windows over the entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Windows over the entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Looking up at the northeast corner of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Looking up at the northeast corner of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Looking at the northeast corner of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Looking at the northeast corner of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Window and date inscription on the east facade of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Window and date inscription on the east facade of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Window above the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Window above the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Looking up at the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Looking up at the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Arch window and inscription above the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Arch window and inscription above the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Canopy over the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Canopy over the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Cornice on M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Cornice on M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Looking at the window above the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Looking at the window above the main entrance of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Clock on the northeast corner of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta
    Clock on the northeast corner of M. Rich and Brothers Company, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Building Permits For One Day Reach Nearly $2,000,000.” The Atlanta Journal, January 2, 1923, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. “$1,500,000 Store Will Open Today”. The Atlanta Constitution, March 24, 1924, p. 1. ↩︎
    3. Rogers, Ernest. “Admiring Host Throngs Rich Store For Opening; Leading Citizens Speak”. The Atlanta Journal, March 24, 1924, p. 1. ↩︎

  • Leander May Residence (1863) – Columbus, Georgia

    Leander May. Leander May Residence, "The Octagon House" or "May's Folly" (1857). Columbus, Georgia.
    Leander May. Leander May Residence, “The Octagon House” or “May’s Folly” (1857). Columbus, Georgia.1 2 3

    References

    1. Clason, Kyle. “Historic Home Here Purchased by HCF”. The Columbus Enquirer (Columbus, Georgia), June 7, 1967, p. 13. ↩︎
    2. Simmons, Sandy. “Historic ‘Folly’ Honored”. The Saturday Enquirer and Ledger (Columbus, Georgia), November 9, 1974, p. A-12. ↩︎
    3. National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form – The Octagon House or May’s Folly ↩︎

  • 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

    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. ↩︎

  • First National Bank (1913) – Dublin, Georgia

    A. Ten Eyck Brown. First National Bank (1913). Dublin, Georgia.
    A. Ten Eyck Brown. First National Bank (1913). Dublin, Georgia.1 2 3 4

    References

    1. “Sealed Proposals for the Erection and Completion of Bank and Office Building for the First National Bank, Dublin, Georgia”. The Atlanta Constitution, April 21, 1912, p. 4. ↩︎
    2. “Atlanta Firm Will Build Dublin Bank”. The Atlanta Constitution, June 3, 1912, p. 2. ↩︎
    3. “Dublin National Bank Declares Dividend”. The Macon News (Macon, Georgia), January 27, 1913, p. 2. ↩︎
    4. “Dublin Is Erecting Eight-Story Building”. The Atlanta Journal, January 27, 1913, p. 2. ↩︎

  • Fire Station Number 4 (1968) – Columbus, Indiana

    Robert Venturi of Venturi & Rauch. Fire Station Number 4 (1968). Columbus, Indiana.
    Robert Venturi of Venturi & Rauch. Fire Station Number 4 (1968). Columbus, Indiana.1 2 3

    References

    1. Rutherford, John. “Use Ceco Architect Plan”. The Columbus Herald (Columbus, Indiana), June 10, 1966, p. 5. ↩︎
    2. “City To Go Ahead With Fire Station”. The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), April 18, 1967, p. 1. ↩︎
    3. The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), April 25, 1968, p. 13. ↩︎

  • Relic Signs: Sugar ‘n’ Spice (1961) – Spartanburg, South Carolina

    Sugar 'n' Spice (1961). 212 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina.
    Sugar ‘n’ Spice (1961). 212 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

    It isn’t difficult to determine the date of this roadside relic — it’s right on the sign.

    Besides the 5 or 6 surviving buildings designed by G.L. Norrman, there isn’t a whole lot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, worth mentioning, but Sugar ‘n’ Spice was a pleasant surprise when I discovered it.

    At its 40th anniversary in 2001, the owner revealed that he had considered removing the restaurant’s distinctive Googie-style canopy, but ultimately reconsidered: “I did a little poll, and it was not even close … the canopy’s staying.”1

    A wise decision.

    Googie-style canopy at Sugar 'n' Spice
    Googie-style canopy at Sugar ‘n’ Spice

    References

    1. Restaurant celebrates 40 years SUGAR ‘N’ SPICE – GoUpstate ↩︎

  • Morris Brandon School (1947) – Atlanta

    Tucker & Howell.Morris Brandon School (1947). Atlanta.
    Tucker & Howell.Morris Brandon School (1947). Atlanta.1

    References

    1. “Brandon School Modern–and Cheap”. The Atlanta Constitution, August 24, 1947, p. 3-D. ↩︎

  • Dobbs University Center (1987-2017) – Atlanta

    John Portman and Associates. R. Howard Dobbs University Center (1987, demolished 2017). Emory University, Atlanta.
    John Portman and Associates. R. Howard Dobbs University Center (1987, demolished 2017). Emory University, Atlanta.1 2
    1. Fox, Catherine. “New Emory student center like an amiable, multilevel Main Street”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, March 8, 1987, p. 4-J. ↩︎
    2. Photos: Goodbye to the DUC | Emory University | Atlanta GA ↩︎

  • A.G. Rhodes Residence, “Rhodes Hall” (1903) – Atlanta

    W.F. Denny. A.G. Rhodes Residence, "Rhodes Hall" (1903).
    W.F. Denny. A.G. Rhodes Residence, “Rhodes Hall” (1903). Atlanta.1 2 3 4
    South elevation of A.G. Rhodes Residence, "Rhodes Hall"
    South elevation of A.G. Rhodes Residence, “Rhodes Hall”

    References

    1. $2,000,000 In Buildings Going Up In Atlanta”. The Atlanta Journal, February 28, 1902, p. 5. ↩︎
    2. “Home Of A.G. Rhodes To Be Modern Castle”. The Atlanta Journal, May 3, 1902, p. 5. ↩︎
    3. “Beautiful And Costly Atlanta Homes”. The Atlanta Constitution, August 10, 1902, p. 6. ↩︎
    4. “Personal Mention”. The Atlanta Journal, December 6, 1903, p. S5. ↩︎