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  • City Hall (1910) – Griffin, Georgia

    Haralson Bleckley. City Hall (1910). Griffin, Georgia.
    Haralson Bleckley. City Hall (1910). Griffin, Georgia.1 2
    Looking at City Hall from the southwest
    Looking at City Hall from the southwest
    Balustrade, cornice, and frieze on City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Balustrade, cornice, and frieze on City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Dentilled cornice on City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Dentilled cornice on City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Main entrance and second-floor window on City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Main entrance and second-floor window on City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Terracotta cartouche on the facade of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Terracotta cartouche on the facade of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the southwest corner of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the southwest corner of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Second-floor window and inscription on City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Second-floor window and inscription on City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Arch window over the main entrance of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Arch window over the main entrance of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Terracotta cartouche over frieze and architrave on the facade of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Terracotta cartouche over frieze and architrave on the facade of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Looking at City Hall from the southeast
    Looking at City Hall from the southeast
    First- and second-floor window and spandrel on the facade of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    First- and second-floor window and spandrel on the facade of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Balustrade on the roof of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Balustrade on the roof of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Cornice, frieze, and second-floor window on the east elevation of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Cornice, frieze, and second-floor window on the east elevation of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    First-floor window and spandrel on the facade of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    First-floor window and spandrel on the facade of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    West elevation of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    West elevation of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Former fire engine doors on the west elevation of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Former fire engine doors on the west elevation of City Hall, Griffin, Georgia
    Looking at City Hall from the east
    Looking at City Hall from the east

    References

    1. “Notice to Contractors.” The Griffin Daily News (Griffin, Georgia), March 5, 1910, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. “City Council Holds First Session In City’s Handsome New Home”. The Griffin Daily News (Griffin, Georgia), May 11, 1911, p. 1. ↩︎

  • 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. ↩︎

  • Relic Signs: Thunderbird Inn (1964) – Savannah, Georgia

    Thunderbird Inn (1964). 611 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, Georgia.
    Thunderbird Inn (1964). 611 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, Georgia.1

    I took a midnight Greyhound from Savannah to Atlanta once—never again.

    The only good thing about hanging out at Savannah’s bus station was that I got this shot of the sign for the Thunderbird Inn across the street.

    The landmark neon sign on Oglethorpe Avenue dates to the motel’s opening in 1964 and has been remarkably well-preserved.

    While not nearly as old as most of Savannah’s historic structures, it’s a unique and colorful component of the city’s fabric.

    Location of Thunderbird Inn

    References

    1. History – Thunderbird Inn ↩︎

  • Hearst Tower (2002) – Charlotte, North Carolina

    Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.Hearst Tower (2002). Charlotte, North Carolina. 
    Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.Hearst Tower (2002). Charlotte, North Carolina.1 2
    Top of Hearst Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina
    Looking up at the entrance of Hearst Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina
    Entrance of Hearst Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina
    Entrance of Hearst Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina
    Windows and spandrels on Hearst Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina
    Windows and spandrels on Hearst Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina
    Top of Hearst Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina
    Top of Hearst Tower, Charlotte, North Carolina

    References

    1. Smith, Doug. “Hearst Tower built to charm pedestrians.” The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina), August 25, 2000, p. 1D. ↩︎
    2. Smith, Doug. “Say hello to 2nd-tallest building in town.” The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina), November 14, 2002, p. 1. ↩︎

  • Gate City Savings and Loan Association (1973) – Greensboro, North Carolina

    McMinn, Norfleet, Wicker and Associates, Inc. Gate City Savings and Loan Association (1973). Greensboro, North Carolina.
    McMinn, Norfleet, Wicker and Associates, Inc. Gate City Savings and Loan Association (1973). Greensboro, North Carolina.1

    References

    1. Weaver, Bill Rhodes. “Firm Will Tear Down Old Greene Street Building”. Greensboro Daily News (Greensboro, North Carolina), May 29, 1973, p. B1. ↩︎

  • 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
    East elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    East elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    East elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    East elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Looking at the east elevation and campanile of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Looking at the east elevation and campanile of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Entrance of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Entrance of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Campanile of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Campanile of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Windows and brickwork on the east elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Windows and brickwork on the east elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Looking at the sanctuary of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Looking at the sanctuary of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Panels on the facade of the campanile at First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Panels on the facade of the campanile at First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Sanctuary windows on the west elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Sanctuary windows on the west elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Connecting bridge between the east and west wings of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Connecting bridge between the east and west wings of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Beneath the connecting bridge of First Christian Church, looking toward the east wing
    Beneath the connecting bridge of First Christian Church, looking toward the east wing
    West wing of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    West wing of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Looking at the west elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana
    Looking at the west elevation of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana

    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
    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. ↩︎

  • 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. ↩︎