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Category: Joseph Amisano

  • Postcards of the South: Lenox Square – Atlanta

    Postcard view of Lenox Square (1959), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the original Lenox Square in Atlanta, designed by Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells, and completed in 1959.

    The shopping center still remains, but has been so completely altered that nothing in this photograph exists. It also has a roof now—I don’t know how anyone ever thought an open-air concept in Atlanta was a good idea.

    A description on the back of the card says:

    G-127–BEAUTIFUL LENOX SQUARE
    ATLANTA, GEORGIA

    One of the places that Atlantans point to with pride is fabulous Lenox Square Shopping Center. Outstanding architecture, 67 stores and services, flowering trees, plants and shrubs; a year-round program of events make this center more than a market place.

    Published by Gaston Photo Service of Atlanta, the card was postmarked in Atlanta on June 18, 1962, and addressed to Mrs. Wm. Grist c/o Mr. L.N. Jackson of Star Route #1 in Grayling, Michigan.

    Included is a short note:

    “6/16/62

    We are visiting friends here who used to be good friends of ours in St. John Woods. We window shopped in this area yesterday.

    As ever,

    Adele“

  • Peachtree Center Station (1982) – Atlanta

    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells. Peachtree Center Station (1982). Atlanta.
    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells. Peachtree Center Station (1982). Atlanta.1 2 3
    Southbound train leaving the platform of Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Southbound train leaving the platform of Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking south in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking south in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Beneath a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Beneath a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Corridor in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Corridor in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking across a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Looking across a mezzanine in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Escalator to Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Escalator to Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Exposed granite in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta
    Exposed granite in Peachtree Center Station, Atlanta

    References

    1. Litsch, Joseph. “All Aboard For Peachtree”. The Atlanta Journal-The Atlanta Constitution Weekend, September 4, 1982, p. 27. ↩︎
    2. Ippolito, Milo. “City bears his mark”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 19, 2003, p. J1. ↩︎
    3. Powell, Kay. “Joe Amisano, admired architect”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 21, 2008, p. B6. ↩︎

  • Robert W. Woodruff Library (1982) – Atlanta

    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells with J.W. Robinson and Associates, Inc. Robert W. Woodruff Library (1982). Atlanta University Center.
    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells with J.W. Robinson and Associates, Inc. Robert W. Woodruff Library (1982). Atlanta University Center.1 2 3 4
    Looking at the Robert W. Woodruff Library from the southeast
    Looking at the Robert W. Woodruff Library from the southeast
    South elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    South elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    Windows on the south elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    Windows on the south elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    Skylight on the east facade of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    Skylight on the east facade of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    Looking at the Robert W. Woodruff Library from the northeast
    Looking at the Robert W. Woodruff Library from the northeast
    North elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta
    North elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta

    References

    1. Dees, Learned and Hunt, Eunice S. “New AUC Library To Open in Jan.” The Atlanta Voice, November 14, 1981, p. 1B. ↩︎
    2. Salyer, Sharon J. “Library Dedication Is Friday At AUC”. The Atlanta Constitution, April 22, 1982, p. 17-A. ↩︎
    3. Barnes, Beverly. “Woodruff Library Is Dedicated”. The Atlanta Journal-The Atlanta Constitution Weekend, April 24, 1982, p. 14-A. ↩︎
    4. Powell, Kay. “Joe Amisano, admired architect”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 21, 2008, p. B6. ↩︎

  • Joseph Amisano Residence (1969) – Atlanta

    Joseph Amisano of Tombs, Amisano & Wells. Joseph Amisano Residence (1969). Buckhead, Atlanta.  
    Joseph Amisano of Tombs, Amisano & Wells. Joseph Amisano Residence (1969). Buckhead, Atlanta.1 2 3
    Joseph Amisano Residence, Atlanta
    Joseph Amisano Residence, Atlanta

    References

    1. 1970 American Architects Directory ↩︎
    2. “Egleston Tour Scheduled”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, April 4, 1971, p. 17-G. ↩︎
    3. Storied property called Atlanta’s first modern home up for grabs | Urbanize Atlanta ↩︎