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  • United States Post Office and Courthouse (1910) – Atlanta

    James Knox Taylor. United States Post Office and Courthouse (1909). Fairlie-Poplar, Atlanta.
    James Knox Taylor. United States Post Office and Courthouse (1910). Fairlie-Poplar, Atlanta.1 2 3 4
    Looking at the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse from the northeast
    Looking at the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse from the northeast
    Looking at the south elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse from the west
    Looking at the south elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse from the west
    Facade and cornice of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Facade and cornice of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Cornice on the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Cornice on the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Third- and fourth-floor windows on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Third- and fourth-floor windows on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Second- and third-floor windows on the west elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Second- and third-floor windows on the west elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    North elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    North elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Front door and sconces on the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Door and sconces on the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Cornice and frieze on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Cornice and frieze on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Entrance on the south elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Entrance on the south elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Tympanum over a door on the south elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Tympanum over a door on the south elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Cartouche and frieze on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Cartouche and frieze on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    A bay of windows on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    A bay of windows on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    A front door on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    A front door on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Ornamental stringcourse on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Ornamental stringcourse on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Looking up at the northeast corner of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Looking up at the northeast corner of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Stringcourse on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Stringcourse on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Second-floor window with balcony on the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Second-floor window with balcony on the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    First-floor window on the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    First-floor window on the facade of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Second-floor windows on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Second-floor windows on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Pediments over second-floor windows on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Pediments over second-floor windows on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    First-floor windows on the north elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    First-floor windows on the north elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Stringcourse, window arch, and a keystone on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Stringcourse, window arch, and a keystone on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Stringcourse and granite blocks on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Stringcourse and granite blocks on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Looking up at the northwest corner of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Looking up at the northwest corner of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    West elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    West elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Door on the south elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Door on the south elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Awning over the former workroom of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Awning over the former workroom of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Chimney on the west elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Chimney on the west elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    First-floor window on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    First-floor window on the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Sconce at the main entrance of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Sconce at the main entrance of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Looking up at the north elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Looking up at the north elevation of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta
    Interior view of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta. Illustration from an undated postcard published by I.F. P. Co. of Atlanta.
    Interior view of the United States Post Office and Courthouse, Atlanta. Illustration from an undated postcard published by I.F. P. Co. of Atlanta.

    References

    1. “Atlanta’s New Million-Dollar Post Office and Courthouse”. The Atlanta Constitution, July 23, 1907, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. “High Court Is Now In Handsome Quarters”. The Atlanta Constitution, October 4, 1910, p. 7. ↩︎
    3. “Moving Federal Offices To The New P.O. Building”. The Atlanta Constitution, October 12, 1910, p. 7. ↩︎
    4. “Postmaster Kept Busy By Change Of Quarters”. The Atlanta Constitution, October 16, 1910, p. 4. ↩︎

  • Winecoff Hotel (1913) – Atlanta

    W.L. Stoddart. Hotel Winecoff (1913). Atlanta.
    W.L. Stoddart. Hotel Winecoff (1913). Atlanta.1 2 3
    Upper floors and cornice on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Upper floors and cornice on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Windows and spandrels on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Windows and spandrels on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Crest, cornice, eaves, and frieze on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Crest, cornice, eaves, and frieze on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Cornice, eaves, and terracotta panel on the southeast corner of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Cornice, eaves, and terracotta panel on the southeast corner of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Windows and spandrels on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Windows and spandrels on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Terracotta frieze and keystone above a window on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Terracotta frieze and keystone above a window on the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Gargoyles, cornice, eaves, and terracotta panels on the southeast corner of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Gargoyles, cornice, eaves, and terracotta panels on the southeast corner of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Consoles and terracotta panel on the facade of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Consoles and terracotta panel on the facade of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Terracotta panels on the northeast corner of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Terracotta panels on the northeast corner of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Terracotta diamond ornament on the facade of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Terracotta diamond ornament on the facade of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Terracotta panel on the facade of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Terracotta panel on the facade of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Third-floor windows on the facade of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Third-floor windows on the facade of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Looking up at the south elevation of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta
    Looking up at the south elevation of the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Peachtree Hotel To Cost $500,000”. The Atlanta Constitution, June 26, 1912, p. 3. ↩︎
    2. “15-Story Hotel To Grace Peachtree; Will Cost $600,000”. The Atlanta Constitution, October 20, 1912, p. 1. ↩︎
    3. “Winecoff Hotel Opens Doors Thursday”. The Atlanta Georgian and News, October 29, 1913, p. 5. ↩︎

  • Pennsylvania Railroad Suburban Station (1930) – Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania Railroad Suburban Station (1930). Center City, Philadelphia.
    Pennsylvania Railroad Suburban Station (1930). Center City, Philadelphia.1 2 3 4
    Clock on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Clock on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Station sign, clock, and inscribed wheat sheaves on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Station sign, clock, and inscribed wheat sheaves on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Second- and third-floor windows on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Second- and third-floor windows on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Inscribed wheat sheaves on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Inscribed wheat sheaves on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Entrance portal on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Entrance portal on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Fourth-floor terracotta pier on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Fourth-floor terracotta pier on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Third-floor windows, terracotta piers and spandrels on the Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Third-floor windows, terracotta piers and spandrels on the Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Bronze and marble transom panels at the entrance of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Bronze and marble transom panels at the entrance of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Bronze plaque and light on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia
    Bronze plaque and light on the facade of Suburban Station, Philadelphia

    References

    1. “Skyscraper Plans Out”. The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 10, 1929, p. B 9. ↩︎
    2. “P.R.R. To Erect 22-Story Building”. The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 5, 1929, p. 8. ↩︎
    3. McCullough, John M. “Pennsy Depot On Boulevard Marks New Era”. The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 7, 1930, p. B 1. ↩︎
    4. Pennsylvania SP Suburban Station Building – National Archives Catalog ↩︎

  • Abbeville County Courthouse (1908) – Abbeville, South Carolina

    W.A. Edwards of Edwards & Walter. Abbeville County Court House. Abbeville, South Carolina.
    W.A. Edwards of Edwards & Walter. Abbeville County Courthouse. Abbeville, South Carolina.1 2 3
    Cornice and frieze on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Cornice and frieze on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Second-floor window on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Second-floor window on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Second-floor window on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Second-floor window on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Ornamental keystone on a second-floor window of the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Ornamental keystone on a second-floor window of the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Scamozzi capitals on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Scamozzi capitals on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Triglyph on the base of the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Triglyph on the base of the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Inscription on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina
    Inscription on the Abbeville County Courthouse, Abbeville, South Carolina

    References

    1. “Contracts Let.” The Abbeville Press and Banner (Abbeville, South Carolina), June 19, 1907, p. 4. ↩︎
    2. “The Finishing Touches.” The Abbeville Press and Banner (Abbeville, South Carolina), September 16, 1908, p. 4. ↩︎
    3. National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Abbeville County Courthouse ↩︎

  • Sibyl Temple (1929) – Vestavia Hills, Alabama

    George B. Ward. Sibyl Temple (1929). Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
    George B. Ward. Sibyl Temple (1929). Vestavia Hills, Alabama.1 2 3
    Column on Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Column on Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Dentilled cornice inside Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Dentilled cornice inside Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Corinthian capital and soffit on Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Corinthian capital and soffit on Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Looking up inside the dome at Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Looking up inside the dome at Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Dentilled cornice, frieze, and architrave on Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Dentilled cornice, frieze, and architrave on Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Marble floor tiles at Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Marble floor tiles at Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Dome on Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Dome on Sibyl Temple, Vestavia Hills, Alabama

    References

    1. “Vestavia Temple echoes hang over valley”. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), December 19, 1971, p. C-110. ↩︎
    2. Steverson, Bill. “Temple in Vestavia to be moved”. Birmingham Post-Herald (Birmingham, Alabama), March 30, 1974, p. C4. ↩︎
    3. Goodman, Troy. “Sibyl Temple’s makeover open to public Saturday”. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), November 2, 2005, p. S1. ↩︎

  • First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Manatee County (1974) – Sarasota, Florida

    Jack West of West & Conyers. First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Manatee County (1974). Sarasota, Florida.1 2

    References

    1. “Manatee Federal Sarasota Home”. Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, Florida), April 29, 1973, p. 7-C. ↩︎
    2. “First Of Manatee Opens New Office”. Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, Florida), April 23, 1974, p. 9-A. ↩︎

  • Charles R. Winship Residence (1893) – Atlanta

    Bruce & Morgan. Charles R. Winship Residence (1893). Inman Park, Atlanta.
    Bruce & Morgan. Charles R. Winship Residence (1893). Inman Park, Atlanta.1 2
    Charles R. Winship Residence circa 1901
    Charles R. Winship Residence circa 19013
    Charles R. Winship Residence circa 1903
    Charles R. Winship Residence circa 19034

    References

    1. “City Notes.” The Atlanta Constitution, April 2, 1893, p. 23. ↩︎
    2. “It Is Merry Music”. The Atlanta Constitution, April 23, 1893, p. 16. ↩︎
    3. Photo credit: Atlanta Homes: Attractiveness of Residences in the South’s Chief City. Atlanta: Atlanta Presbyterian Publishing Company (1901). ↩︎
    4. Photo credit: Art Work of Atlanta, Georgia: Published in Nine Parts. Chicago: The Gravure Illustration Company (1903). ↩︎

  • Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies – New York

    Philip Johnson and Richard Foster. Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies. New York University, Greenwich Village, New York.
    Philip Johnson and Richard Foster. Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies. New York University, Greenwich Village, New York.1
    Looking at the west facade of the Kevorkian Center from the southwest
    Looking at the west facade of the Kevorkian Center from the southwest
    Looking at the west facade of the Kevorkian Center from the northwest
    Looking at the west facade of the Kevorkian Center from the northwest
    Entrance of the Kevorkian Center, New York
    Entrance of the Kevorkian Center, New York
    Windows on the northeast corner of the Kevorkian Center, New York
    Windows on the northwest corner of the Kevorkian Center, New York
    Looking at the Kevorkian Center from the northwest
    Looking at the Kevorkian Center from the northwest
    Granite block and Inscription on the north facade of the Kevorkian Center, New York
    Granite block and Inscription on the north facade of the Kevorkian Center, New York

    References

    1. White, Norval; Willensky, Elliott; Leadon, Fran. AIA Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition. New York: Oxford University Press (2010), p. 138. ↩︎

  • North Fulton High School (1930, 1932) – Atlanta

    Philip T. Shutze of Hentz, Adler & Shutze. North Fulton High School (1930). Garden Hills, Buckhead, Atlanta.
    Philip T. Shutze of Hentz, Adler & Shutze. North Fulton High School (1930). Garden Hills, Buckhead, Atlanta.1 2 3 4 5
    Cupola, curved gable, and Palladian window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Cupola, curved gable, and Palladian window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Looking at the facade of North Fulton High School and the south annex (1932) from the northeast
    Looking at the facade of North Fulton High School and the south annex (1932) from the northeast
    Dentilled cornice, cushion capital, and Scamozzi capital on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Dentilled cornice, cushion capital, and Scamozzi capital on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Dentilled cornice and Palladian window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Dentilled cornice and Palladian window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Circular window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Circular window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Center bay at the entrance of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Center bay at the entrance of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Looking at the south annex of North Fulton High School from the southeast
    Looking at the south annex of North Fulton High School from the southeast
    Dentilled cornice, cushion capital, Scamozzi capital, and pilaster on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Dentilled cornice, cushion capital, Scamozzi capital, and pilaster on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Keystone and pediment over a first-floor window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Keystone and pediment over a first-floor window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Cast-stone volute and cornice above the main entrance of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Cast-stone volute and cornice above the main entrance of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Entrance to the south annex of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Entrance to the south annex of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Dentilled cornice, cushion capital, Scamozzi capital, and arch window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Dentilled cornice, cushion capital, Scamozzi capital, and arch window on the facade of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    West elevation of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    West elevation of North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Looking at the cupola on North Fulton High School, Atlanta
    Looking at the cupola on North Fulton High School, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Handsome New School for Fulton County”. The Atlanta Constitution, March 5, 1930, p. 3. ↩︎
    2. “To Lay High School Cornerstone Today”. The Atlanta Constitution, August 9, 1930, p. 5. ↩︎
    3. “State Masonic Head Officiates At Rites”. The Atlanta Constitution, August 10, 1930, p. 8 A. ↩︎
    4. “County To Push School Building”. The Atlanta Constitution, March 20, 1932, p. 6. ↩︎
    5. “Annex Will Be Ready At North Fulton High Within Several Days”. The Atlanta Journal, October 21, 1932, p. 3. ↩︎

  • City Building (1928) – Asheville, North Carolina

    Douglas Ellington. City Building (1928). Asheville, North Carolina.
    Douglas Ellington. City Building (1928). Asheville, North Carolina.1 2 3
    Looking up at the tower on the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Looking up at the tower on the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sixth-floor windows and pinnacles on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sixth-floor windows and pinnacles on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sixth-floor windows, pinnacles, cornice, marble ornamentation, and tower on the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sixth-floor windows, pinnacles, cornice, marble ornamentation, and tower on the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Cornice and first-floor window on the south elevation of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Cornice and first-floor window on the south elevation of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sixth-floor windows, pinnacles, and cornice on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Sixth-floor windows, pinnacles, and cornice on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Cornice and first-floor window on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Cornice and first-floor window on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Second-floor windows on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Second-floor windows on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Entrance porch of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Entrance porch of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Marble pediment over a second-floor window of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Marble pediment over a second-floor window of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Entrance and marble bas-relief ornamentation on the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Entrance and marble bas-relief ornamentation on the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Second-floor windows on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Second-floor windows on the facade of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Looking at the top of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina
    Looking at the top of the City Building, Asheville, North Carolina

    References

    1. “New City Building of Asheville”. The Asheville Citizen (Asheville, North Carolina), May 25, 1926, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. Bunnelle, Robert. “Ready For Gala City Hall Opening”. The Asheville Times (Asheville, North Carolina), March 18, 1928, p. C1. ↩︎
    3. National Register of Historic Places Inventory — Nomination Form: Asheville City Hall ↩︎