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Category: Architectural Movements and Styles

  • Robert W. Woodruff Library (1969) – Atlanta

    Warner Burns Toan Lunde. Robert W. Woodruff Library for Advanced Studies (1969). Emory University, Atlanta.
    Warner Burns Toan Lunde. Robert W. Woodruff Library for Advanced Studies (1969). Emory University, Atlanta.1
    Windows, columns, and cornice on the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    Windows, columns, and cornice on the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    First floor entrance of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    First-floor entrance of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Emory to Dedicate $7 Million Woodruff Library on Oct. 31”. The Atlanta Constitution, October 24, 1969, p. 6-A. ↩︎

  • Relic Signs: Carter’s Cleaners & Laundry – Forest Park, Georgia

    Carter's Cleaners & Laundry (circa 1950s). 954 Main Street, Forest Park, Georgia.
    Carter’s Cleaners & Laundry (circa 1950s). 954 Main Street, Forest Park, Georgia.

    Carter’s Cleaners & Laundry in Forest Park, Georgia, opened in 1950. However, I suspect this fantastic Googie-style sign debuted in 1957, when the business expanded by 800 square feet,1 “providing a new front.”2 among other improvements.

    The business ended circa 2009,3 and the building has been boarded up for years, with its relic sign left to rust.

    Location of Carter’s Cleaners & Laundry

    References

    1. “Carter’s Cleaners And Laundry Adds 800 Square Feet To Main Street Plant”. The Forest Park Free Press and Clayton County News and Banner (Forest Park, Georgia), November 20, 1957, p. 2. ↩︎
    2. “Know Your Businessmen”. The Forest Park Free Press and Clayton County News and Banner (Forest Park, Georgia), March 12, 1958, p. 1. ↩︎
    3. “Carter, Mary”. The Atlanta Constitution, June 4, 2014, p. B6. ↩︎

  • Gwinnett County Courthouse (1885) – Lawrenceville, Georgia

    E.G. Lind. Gwinnett County Courthouse (1885). McKinney. Clock Tower (1908). Lawrenceville, Georgia.
    E.G. Lind. Gwinnett County Courthouse (1885). McKinney. Clock Tower (1908). Lawrenceville, Georgia.1 2 3 4
    East elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    East elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    West elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    West elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Bargeboard and eaves on the east elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Bargeboard and eaves on the east elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Cornice and eaves on the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Cornice and eaves on the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Second-story windows on the facade of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Second-story windows on the facade of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    First-floor window on the facade of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    First-floor window on the facade of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Third-floor windows on the tower of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Third-floor windows on the tower of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Cornice and arches on the front porch of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Cornice and arches on the front porch of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Tower and corner balcony on the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Tower and corner balcony on the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Chimneys on the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Chimneys on the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Bargeboard, eaves, and brackets on the front gable of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Bargeboard, eaves, and brackets on the front gable of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Entrance on the west elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Entrance on the west elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Terracotta panel on the tower of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Terracotta panel on the tower of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Entrance on the east elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Entrance on the east elevation of the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Lawrenceville, Georgia
    Looking through the front porch of the Gwinnett County Courthouse toward the corner balcony on the tower
    Looking through the front porch of the Gwinnett County Courthouse toward the corner balcony on the tower
    Gwinnett County Courthouse circa 1907
    Gwinnett County Courthouse circa 19075 6

    References

    1. Belfoure, Charles. Edmund G. Lind: Anglo-American Architect of Baltimore and the South. Baltimore, Maryland: The Baltimore Architectural Foundation (2009). ↩︎
    2. “The Proposed Gwinnett Courthouse.” The Atlanta Constitution, May 22, 1884, p. 2. ↩︎
    3. “It Is Finished.” The Atlanta Journal, July 2, 1885, p. 4. ↩︎
    4. “The Court House Clock In Place”. The News-Herald (Lawrenceville, Georgia), December 7, 1908, p. 1. ↩︎
    5. Photo credit: Belfoure, Charles. Edmund G. Lind: Anglo-American Architect of Baltimore and the South. Baltimore, Maryland: The Baltimore Architectural Foundation (2009), p. 154. ↩︎
    6. Lawrenceville, 1907. Gwinnett County Courthouse. – Vanishing Georgia ↩︎

  • North Carolina Legislative Building (1963) – Raleigh, North Carolina

    Edward Durrell Stone with Holloway-Reeves. North Carolina Legislative Building (1963). Raleigh, North Carolina.
    Edward Durrell Stone with Holloway-Reeves. North Carolina Legislative Building (1963). Raleigh, North Carolina.1
    East elevation of the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    East elevation of the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    Colonnade roof on the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    Colonnade roof on the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    Looking at the east elevation of the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    Looking at the east elevation of the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    Entrance of the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    Entrance of the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    Marble column on the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    Marble column on the North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
    North Carolina Legislative Building, Raleigh, North Carolina

    References

    1. “New N.C. State House Is First of Its Kind”. The Asheville Times (Asheville, North Carolina), January 22, 1963, p. 7. ↩︎

  • J.R. Carmichael Residence (1898) – Jackson, Georgia

    Bruce & Morgan. J.R. Carmichael Residence (1898). Jackson, Georgia.
    Bruce & Morgan. J.R. Carmichael Residence (1898). Jackson, Georgia.1 2 3 4
    Turret on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Turret on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Projecting gabled dormer with Palladian window on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Projecting gabled dormer with Palladian window on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Dormer and chimney on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Dormer and chimney on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Looking at the roofline of the J.R Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Looking at the roofline of the J.R Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Columns on the second-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Columns on the second-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Eaves, cornice, and festooned frieze over the second-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Eaves, cornice, and festooned frieze over the second-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Dormer on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Dormer on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Cornice and festooned frieze on the first-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Cornice and festooned frieze on the first-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Porch pediment on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Porch pediment on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Cornice, festooned frieze, and columns on the first-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Cornice, festooned frieze, and columns on the first-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Turret shingles, finial, and chimney on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Turret shingles, finial, and chimney on the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Pedestal and balustrade on the first-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia
    Pedestal and balustrade on the first-floor porch of the J.R. Carmichael Residence, Jackson, Georgia

    References

    1. National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: J.R. Carmichael House ↩︎
    2. “To Build a Railroad.” The Macon Telegraph, December 5, 1897, p. 11. ↩︎
    3. “Some Local Paragraphs.” The Jackson Argus (Jackson, Georgia), March 25, 1898, p. 2. ↩︎
    4. “Butt’s Cotton Season.” The Atlanta Journal, August 27, 1898, p. 9. ↩︎

  • Wesley Woods (1965) – Atlanta

    Charles E. Stade & Associates. Wesley Woods (1965). Atlanta.
    Charles E. Stade & Associates. Wesley Woods (1965).1 2 Atlanta.
    Windows on Wesley Woods, Atlanta
    Windows on Wesley Woods, Atlanta
    Towers of Wesley Woods, Atlanta
    Towers of Wesley Woods, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Nursing Home to Go Into Wesley Woods”. The Atlanta Constitution, March 29, 1963, p. 16. ↩︎
    2. Winn, Bill. “Retirement Community Readied for Residents”. The Atlanta Journal, February 24, 1965, p. E-1. ↩︎

  • Cooper Branch Free Public Library (1918) – Camden, New Jersey

    Karcher & Smith. Cooper Branch Free Public Library (1918). Camden, New Jersey.
    Karcher & Smith. Cooper Branch Free Public Library (1918). Camden, New Jersey.1 2
    West elevation of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    West elevation of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    West elevation of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    West elevation of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Window on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Window on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Balustrade, inscription, and columns on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Balustrade, inscription, and columns on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Cornice, inscription, and Ionic capitals on the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Cornice, inscription, and Ionic capitals on the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Cornice, frieze, and pilasters on the southeast corner of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Cornice, frieze, and pilasters on the southeast corner of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Looking between columns at a window on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Looking between columns at a window on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Pedimented window on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Pedimented window on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Achitrave, ornamental railing, and triglyphs on a window of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Achitrave, ornamental railing, and triglyphs on a window of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Pediment and mouldings on the main entrance of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Pediment and mouldings on the main entrance of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Greek Key moulding on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Greek Key moulding on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Cornice, frieze, and pilasters on the northwest corner of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Pedestal, cornice, frieze, and pilasters on the north elevation of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Pedestal, cornice, frieze, and pilasters on the north elevation of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Date inscription, ornamental iron, and pediment above the main entrance of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Date inscription, ornamental iron, and pediment above the main entrance of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Ornamental iron and pediment above the main entrance of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Ornamental iron and pediment above the main entrance of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Second-floor window on the west elevation of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Second-floor window on the west elevation of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Base of a column on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Base of a column on the facade of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Light and pedestal at the entrance of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Light and pedestal at the entrance of the Cooper Branch Free Public Library, Camden, New Jersey
    Looking at the Cooper Branch Free Public Library from the southeast
    Looking at the Cooper Branch Free Public Library from the southeast

    References

    1. “Beautiful Design For New Library”. Camden Post-Telegram (Camden, New Jersey), April 20, 1916, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. “North Camden News”. Camden Post-Telegram (Camden, New Jersey), March 23, 1918, p. 9. ↩︎

  • The Cathedral of All Souls (1896) – Asheville, North Carolina

    Richard Morris Hunt. The Cathedral of All Souls (1896). Biltmore Village, Asheville, North Carolina.1 2
    Looking up in the tower of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    Looking up in the tower of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sanctuary of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sanctuary of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sanctuary of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sanctuary of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    East transept of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    East transept of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    West transept of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    West transept of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    Looking up in the sanctuary of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    Looking up in the sanctuary of The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    A window in The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina
    A window in The Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, North Carolina

    References

    1. History & Architecture — The Cathedral of All Souls ↩︎
    2. National Register of Historic Places — Nomination Form: Biltmore Village Historic Resources ↩︎

  • Milam Residence (1961) – Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

    Paul Rudolph. Milam Residence (1961). Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
    Paul Rudolph. Milam Residence (1961). Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.1
    Looking at the Milam Residence from the southeast
    Looking at the Milam Residence from the southeast

    References

    1. Domen, Christopher and King, Joseph. Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses. New York: Princeton Architectural Press (2002). ↩︎

  • Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church (1971) – Decatur, Georgia

    Louis H. Swayze. Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church (1971). Decatur, Georgia.
    Louis H. Swayze. Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church (1971). Decatur, Georgia.1
    Steeple on Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Steeple on Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the west
    Looking at the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the west
    Looking at the steeple of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the northeast
    Looking at the steeple of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the northeast
    Looking at the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the southwest
    Looking at the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the southwest

    References

    1. “Trinity Dedication Scheduled”. The Atlanta Constitution, September 25, 1971, p. 12-A. ↩︎