Monastery at Large

Category: Architectural Movements and Styles

  • Bank South, Buckhead Branch (1987) – Atlanta

    Henri Jova of Jova Busby Daniels. Bank South, Buckhead Branch (1987). Atlanta.
    Henri Jova of Jova Busby Daniels. Bank South, Buckhead Branch (1987). Atlanta.1 2
    South facade of Bank South, Buckhead Branch, Atlanta
    South facade of Bank South, Buckhead Branch, Atlanta
    East elevation of Bank South, Buckhead Branch, Atlanta
    East elevation of Bank South, Buckhead Branch, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Jova, Henri Vatable.” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 2, 2014, p. B12. ↩︎
    2. Cordell, Actor. “Fight Buckhead blight, bank urges”. The Atlanta Constitution, May 15, 1987, p. 2D. ↩︎

  • W.S. Loftis Residence (1926) – Atlanta

    A. Ten Eyck Brown. W.S. Loftis Residence. Druid Hills, Atlanta.
    A. Ten Eyck Brown. W.S. Loftis Residence. Druid Hills, Atlanta.1

    References

    1. “Handsome North Side Apartment House”. The Atlanta Constitution, March 7, 1926, p. 2C. ↩︎

  • Briarcliff Plaza (1939) – Atlanta

    George H. Bond. Briarcliff Plaza (1939). Poncey-Highland, Atlanta.
    George H. Bond. Briarcliff Plaza (1939). Poncey-Highland, Atlanta.1 2 3
    Looking at Briarcliff Plaza from the northwest
    Looking at Briarcliff Plaza from the northwest
    Northeast corner of Briarcliff Plaza, Atlanta
    Northeast corner of Briarcliff Plaza, Atlanta
    Looking at Briarcliff Plaza from the northeast
    Looking at Briarcliff Plaza from the northeast
    Ornamental detail on Briarcliff Plaza, Atlanta
    Ornamental detail on Briarcliff Plaza, Atlanta
    Looking toward the Majestic Diner in the west building of Briarcliff Plaza, Atlanta
    Looking toward the Majestic Diner in the west building of Briarcliff Plaza, Atlanta
    Plaza Theatre marquee at night
    Plaza Theatre marquee at night
    Looking at Briarcliff Plaza from the east at night
    Looking at Briarcliff Plaza from the east at night
    Looking at the Majestic Diner at night
    Looking at the Majestic Diner at night
    Majestic Diner sign at night
    Majestic Diner sign at night

    References

    1. “$200,000 Going Into Business Houses In Atlanta”. The Atlanta Constitution, January 8, 1939, p. 8K. ↩︎
    2. “Half of Briarcliff Plaza Space Already Leased”. The Atlanta Journal, April 30, 1939, p. 7-D. ↩︎
    3. “Briarcliff Plaza To Be Dedicated”. The Atlanta Journal, December 22, 1939, p. 23. ↩︎

  • Michael C. Carlos Museum (1985) – Atlanta

    Michael Graves. Michael C. Carlos Museum (1985). Emory University, Atlanta.
    Michael Graves. Michael C. Carlos Museum (1985). Emory University, Atlanta.1 2
    Windows on the south elevation of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the south elevation of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    North facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    North facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Marble block on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Marble block on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    South elevation of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    South elevation of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta

    References

    1. Fox, Catherine. “Museum is similar to the layers of archaeological dig”. The Atlanta Journal, March 7, 1985, p. 1-C. ↩︎
    2. Fox, Catherine. “Carlos Hall designer Graves is ‘continuing language’ of his art”. The Atlanta Journal, March 7, 1985, p. 4-C. ↩︎

  • Public Comfort Building, Piedmont Park (1911) – Atlanta

    Harry Leslie Walker of King & Walker. Public Comfort Building (1911), Piedmont Park, Atlanta.
    Harry Leslie Walker of King & Walker. Public Comfort Building (1911), Piedmont Park, Atlanta.1 2 3 4 5
    Piazza on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    Piazza on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    Keystone on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    Keystone on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    Capital on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    Capital on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    Window on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    Window on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    Cornice on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    Cornice on the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    East elevation of the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta
    East elevation of the Public Comfort Building, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Handsome Building For Piedmont Park”. The Atlanta Constitution, April 20, 1910, p. 7. ↩︎
    2. “Plans Adopted For New Public Comfort Bldg.” The Atlanta Journal, April 20, 1910, p. 6. ↩︎
    3. “Parks Will Divide Up The $57,000 They Got”. The Atlanta Constitution, January 21, 1911, p. 3. ↩︎
    4. “Barring Of Kinfolks Makes Cochran Tired”. The Atlanta Journal, January 24, 1911, p. 9. ↩︎
    5. “Refreshment Bids.” The Atlanta Constitution, July 16, 1911, p. 5. ↩︎

  • Watts Building (1928) – Birmingham, Alabama

    Warren, Knight & Davis. Watts Building (1928). Birmingham, Alabama.
    Warren, Knight & Davis. Watts Building (1928). Birmingham, Alabama.1 2
    Looking at the top of the Watts Building from the southwest
    Looking at the top of the Watts Building from the southwest
    Looking up at the Watts Building from the northwest
    Looking up at the Watts Building from the northwest
    Windows on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama
    Windows on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama
    Looking at the 14th floor of the Watts Building from the southwest
    Looking at the 14th floor of the Watts Building from the southwest
    Windows on the Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama
    Windows on the Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama
    Looking at the southwest corner of the Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama
    Looking at the southwest corner of the Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama
    Looking at the northwest corner of the Watts Building, Birmingham. Alabama
    Looking at the northwest corner of the Watts Building, Birmingham. Alabama
    Looking up at the Watts Building from the northwest
    Looking up at the Watts Building from the northwest
    Canopy and entrance on the south elevation of the Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama
    Canopy and entrance on the south elevation of the Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama
    Looking up at the Watts Building from the southwest
    Looking up at the Watts Building from the southwest
    Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama
    Watts Building, Birmingham, Alabama

    References

    1. “Watts Skyscraper Opens Doors”. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), September 23, 1928, Watts Section, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. “Architects Well Known”. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), September 23, 1928, Watts Section, p. 2. ↩︎

  • Relic Signs: Diana – Birmingham, Alabama

    Diana (circa 1979). 1916 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama.

    It’s hard to pin down an exact date for this sign in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, but the earliest newspaper ad I can find for the Diana store is from Christmas 1979.1

    Previously, the space had been occupied since 1934 by Peggie Hale,2 a nationwide retailer of women’s clothing. Diana Stores purchased Peggie Hale, Inc. in 1945,3 operating stores under both brands.

    By 1955, the company opened a Diana Outlet in Birmingham, two blocks north at 313 North 19th Avenue.4 Between 1975 and 1977, advertisements for the outlet noted sales and discounts that were also available at Peggie Hale.5 6

    It appears the Peggie Hale store transitioned to Diana at some point between 1977 and 1979, and the last ads for the store are from late 1983.7 It’s unclear when Diana closed, but the space has long since been abandoned, and the sign remains untouched.

    References

    1. Advertisement. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), December 25, 1979. p. 15D. ↩︎
    2. Advertisement. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), August 23, 1934, p. 11. ↩︎
    3. ACQUIRES PEGGIE HALE, INC.; Diana Stores Get Entire Capital Stock of Company – The New York Times ↩︎
    4. Advertisement. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), May 12, 1955, p. 20. ↩︎
    5. Advertisement. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), March 6, 1975, p. 30. ↩︎
    6. Advertisement. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), April 13, 1977, p. 8. ↩︎
    7. Advertisement. The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama), September 11, 1983, p. 16A. ↩︎

  • Gambrell Hall (1972) – Atlanta

    Stevens & Wilkinson. Gambrell Hall (1972). Emory University, Atlanta.
    Stevens & Wilkinson. Gambrell Hall (1972). Emory University, Atlanta.1 2 3 4
    South facade of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    South facade of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Southeast corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Southeast corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Windows on the northwest corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Windows on the northwest corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Inscription on Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Inscription on Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Southwest corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Southwest corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Photograph of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta, from an undated postcard published by Scenic South Card Co. of Bessemer, Alabama
    Photograph of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta, from an undated postcard published by Scenic South Card Co. of Bessemer, Alabama

    References

    1. “Emory Gets 1 of 4 Luce Professorships”. The Atlanta Journal, February 18, 1971, p. 2-B. ↩︎
    2. “Legal Notices”. The Atlanta Constitution, March 3, 1971, p. 7-B. ↩︎
    3. “Legal Notices”. The Atlanta Constitution, April 14, 1972, p. 3-C. ↩︎
    4. Stevens, Preston. Building a Firm: The Story of Stevens & Wilkinson Architects, Engineers, Planners Inc. Atlanta (1979), pp. 52-53. ↩︎

  • Department of Housing and Urban Development (1968) – Washington, D.C.

    Marcel Breuer with Herbert Beckhard. Department of Housing and Urban Development (1968). Washington, D.C.
    Marcel Breuer with Herbert Beckhard. Department of Housing and Urban Development (1968). Washington, D.C.1 2
    Looking at the Department of Housing and Urban Development from the northeast
    Looking at the Department of Housing and Urban Development from the northeast
    Looking at the Department of Housing and Urban Development from the southeast
    Looking at the Department of Housing and Urban Development from the southeast
    Entrance of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Entrance of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Granite cladding on the northeast corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Granite cladding on the northeast corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Pre-cast concrete and granite on the southeast corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Pre-cast concrete and granite on the southeast corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Entrance arcade of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Entrance arcade of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Windows on the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Windows on the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Looking at the Department of Housing and Urban Development from the northeast
    Looking at the Department of Housing and Urban Development from the northeast
    Entrance sign of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Entrance sign of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Columns on the entrance arcade of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Columns on the entrance arcade of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Looking toward the northwest corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Looking toward the northwest corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Granite cladding on the northeast corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Granite cladding on the northeast corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Windows on the northeast corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Windows on the northeast corner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development

    References

    1. McCarter, Robert. Breuer. New York: Phaidon Press Limited (2016). ↩︎
    2. Nolan, Martin F. “LBJ Speeds Slum Housing”. The Boston Globe, September 10, 1968, p. 2. ↩︎

  • Troup County Courthouse (1939) – LaGrange, Georgia

    W.J.J. Chase. Troup County Courthouse (1939). LaGrange, Georgia.
    W.J.J. Chase. Troup County Courthouse (1939). LaGrange, Georgia.1 2 3
    Facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Inscription on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Inscription on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Clock and etched marble spandrel on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Clock and etched marble spandrel on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Looking at the southwest corner of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Looking at the southwest corner of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Etched marble on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Etched marble on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Etched marble spandrel on the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Etched marble spandrel on the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Windows and spandrel on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Windows and spandrel on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Inscription and etched marble ornamentation on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Inscription and etched marble ornamentation on the facade of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Globe light at the entrance of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Globe light at the entrance of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Pedestal at the entrance of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia
    Pedestal at the entrance of the Troup County Courthouse, LaGrange, Georgia

    References

    1. “Troup County To Build Soon”. The Columbus Enquirer (Columbus, Georgia), April 20, 1938, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. “New Courthouse At LaGrange Completed”. The Columbus Enquirer (Columbus, Georgia), October 18, 1939, p. 2. ↩︎
    3. National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet: Troup County Courthouse, Annex, and Jail ↩︎