Monastery at Large

Category: Architectural Movements and Styles

  • First Union National Bank (1971) – Greensboro, North Carolina

    Leif Valand Associates.First Union National Bank (1971). Greensboro, North Carolina.
    Leif Valand Associates.First Union National Bank (1971). Greensboro, North Carolina.1 2

    References

    1. Wood, Thom. “First Union Bank To Build 10-Story Downtown Office”. The Greensboro Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), December 20, 1968, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. Page, Hugh. “New First Union Building Opens Tomorrow”. The Greensboro Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), February 18, 1971, p. D10. ↩︎

  • High Museum of Art (1983) – Atlanta

    Richard Meier. High Museum of Art (1983). Atlanta. In foreground: Roy Lichtenstein. House III (1997).
    Richard Meier. High Museum of Art (1983). Atlanta.1 In foreground: Roy Lichtenstein. House III (1997).2
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the east
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the east
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast. In foreground: Auguste Rodin. The Shade (1880).
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast. In foreground: Auguste Rodin. The Shade (1880).3
    Windows and enamel steel panels on the High Museum of Art
    Windows and enamel steel panels on the High Museum of Art
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast
    Entrance portal to the High Museum of Art
    Entrance portal to the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking out a window in the High Museum of Art
    Looking out a window in the High Museum of Art
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art
    Corridor in the High Museum of Art
    Corridor in the High Museum of Art
    Atrium in the High Museum of Art
    Atrium in the High Museum of Art

    References

    1. “A New High”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, October 9, 1983, Section M. ↩︎
    2. House IIII – High Museum of Art ↩︎
    3. The Shade – High Museum of Art ↩︎

  • Main Building at Georgia Institute of Technology (1888) – Atlanta

    Bruce & Morgan. Main Building (1888). Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.
    Bruce & Morgan. Main Building (1888). Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.1 2 3

    References

    1. “Georgia’s Pride”. The Atlanta Constitution, March 16, 1887, p. 5. ↩︎
    2. “Technological School.” The Atlanta Journal, March 16, 1887, p. 1. ↩︎
    3. “The First Session”. The Atlanta Constitution, October 4, 1888, p. 8. ↩︎

  • Jackson Square Library (1887) – New York

    Richard Morris Hunt. Jackson Square Library (1887). Greenwich Village, New York.
    Richard Morris Hunt. Jackson Square Library (1887). Greenwich Village, New York.1 2

    References

    1. “Given By a Millionaire”. The World (New York), July 5, 1888, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. Renovating: A Strange House and Its Strange Story ↩︎

  • Sammye E. Coan Middle School (1967) – Atlanta

    Morris Hall and Peter Norris. Sammy E. Coan Middle School (1967), Kirkwood, Atlanta.
    Morris Hall and Peter Norris. Sammy E. Coan Middle School (1967), Kirkwood, Atlanta.1 2

    References

    1. “Coan School Boasts No Grades”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, September 4, 1967, p. 14-A. ↩︎
    2. “Award-Winning Sammye E. Coan School Design”. The Atlanta Journal, October 25, 1968, p. 5-R. ↩︎

  • City Hall (1910) – Griffin, Georgia

    Haralson Bleckley. City Hall (1910). Griffin, Georgia.
    Haralson Bleckley. City Hall (1910). Griffin, Georgia.1 2

    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) – West End, 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 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.

    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

    Rise up, Charlotte.

    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. ↩︎