Monastery at Large

Category: Architecture of Atlanta and the Southeast

  • Coda (2019) – Atlanta

    John Portman & Associates. Coda (2019). Midtown, Atlanta.
    John Portman & Associates. Coda (2019). Midtown, Atlanta.1 2
    Looking up at Coda from the piazza
    Looking up at Coda from the piazza
    Piazza outside Coda, Atlanta
    Piazza outside Coda, Atlanta
    Entrance of Coda, Atlanta
    Entrance of Coda, Atlanta
    Looking at Coda from the northeast
    Looking at Coda from the northeast
    1. Trubey, J. Scott. “Tech Square’s Coda: Lab for ‘creation’”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 17, 2019, p. D1. ↩︎
    2. Coda at Tech Square – Portman Holdings ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: First Baptist Church – Atlanta

    Postcard view of First Baptist Church (1906), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1906.

    Published by Witt Bros. of Atlanta and printed in Berlin, Germany, the postcard was postmarked in Atlanta on May 18, 1908, and addressed to Miss Mammie Homburg of 701 15th Street in Detroit.

    The back of the postcard includes the following note:

    “Mary: Got your postals ok. They were fine Tell Ida I got her also that I will look for a good one to send to her. They have more churches in Atlanta than any thing else. Say went Mary your name. I thought so that was why I wrote it like that Earl“

    The church thing certainly isn’t true anymore.

  • 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. ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: Candler Building – Atlanta

    Postcard view of the Candler Building (1905), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the epitome of Atlanta piss elegance: the atrocious Candler Building, designed by George E. Murphy and completed in 1905. Also in the foreground is a portion of the Peck Building, completed in 1893 and designed by G.L. Norrman.

    Published by the Sugarman-Hirsch Co. of Atlanta, the card was printed by the Fort Wayne Printing Co. of Fort Wayne, Indiana, postmarked in Atlanta on August 25, 1937, and addressed to Miss Edith McKinney of Route 4, Lexington, Kentucky.

    The following note is written on the back:

    “Came down on train with Dr. Powell – on his way to Gainesville Ga. to perform a wedding member Bap. Sunday School Board. Tell Jane will write a regular Pierce Epistle tomorrow. Love, Ruth“

  • Postcards from the South: Germania Savings Bank – Savannah, Georgia

    Postcard view of Germania Bank (1904), Savannah, Georgia

    This postcard depicts the Germania Bank in Savannah, Georgia, designed by Bruce & Morgan and completed in 1904.

    On the front is the following note:

    “Friend Charles

    (Guy?) and myself have just landed had a quick trip on the boat”

    Published by J. Murray Jordan of Philadelphia, the card was postmarked in Savannah on January 3, 1908, and addressed to Mr. Charles A. Markley in Gettysburg, Pa.

  • Postcards from the South: Troy Graded School – Troy, Alabama

    Postcard view of Graded School (1904), Troy, Alabama

    This postcard depicts the Graded School in Troy, Alabama, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1904.

    Published by the Adolph Selige Publishing Company of St. Louis, the card was postmarked in Troy on November 29, 1912, and addressed to Mrs. P.H. Tatum of West Point, Georgia.

    “On the back of the card is the following note:

    “Mrs. Tatum

    I will express you and the boys a small box tomorrow Saturday.

    Charley L.”

    Hope the boys enjoyed the small box.

  • Concourse Athletic Club (1989) – Sandy Springs, Georgia

    Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback, and Associates. Concourse Athletic Club (1989). Sandy Springs, Georgia.
    Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback, and Associates. Concourse Athletic Club (1989). Sandy Springs, Georgia.1 2 3

    Proposal By Helmut Jahn

    Helmut Jahn. Rendering of The Sporting Club at Concourse Corporate Office Center (1984). Sandy Springs, Georgia.
    Helmut Jahn. Rendering of The Sporting Club at Concourse Corporate Office Center (1984). Sandy Springs, Georgia.4
    Helmut Jahn. Rendering of The Sporting Club at Concourse Corporate Office Center (1984). Sandy Springs, Georgia.
    Helmut Jahn. Rendering of The Sporting Club at Concourse Corporate Office Center (1984). Sandy Springs, Georgia.5

    References

    1. Mangan, Liz. “Architecture: the future’s already arrived in North Fulton”. The Atlanta Journal The Atlanta Constitution, April 3 1986, North Fulton Extra, p. 1H. ↩︎
    2. “Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates: Design with Inspiration.” The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, December 17, 1989, The Business Edition, p. 7. ↩︎
    3. Advertisement. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, January 9, 1989, p. 3C. ↩︎
    4. Miller, Nory. Helmut Jahn. New York: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. (1986), p. 248. ↩︎
    5. ibid. ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: Candler Hall – Athens, Georgia (yet again)

    Postcard view of Candler Hall, (1902), Athens, Georgia

    This postcard depicts Candler Hall at the University of Georgia in Athens, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1902.

    Published by the E.C. Kropp Company of Milwaukee, the card was postmarked in Anderson, South Carolina, on January 1, 1927, and addressed to John Sherman of Saginaw, Michigan.

    The following note is written on the back:

    “Dec 31 – 1926!

    Dear Sister + Brother!

    We got here at 12.O clock this noon – the Roads here are the worst We ever had – the Mud is up to the axle but We got through O.K. We did not leave Atlanta untill Friday Morning because Lulu – done some collecting and did not get through before the Weather – was cold – last Thursday night – it froze Ice – With Love Your:

    Carl M. + Lulu C. Pohl“

    Sure, Carl, blame Lulu.

  • RiverPlace (2005, 2007, 2016) – Greenville, South Carolina

    Cooper Carry. RiverPlace (2005, 2007, 2016). Greenville, South Carolina.   
    Cooper Carry. RiverPlace (2005, 2007, 2016). Greenville, South Carolina.1 2 3 4
    RiverPlace at dusk
    RiverPlace at dusk
    Cascading fountain at RiverPlace, Greenville, South Carolina
    Cascading fountain at RiverPlace, Greenville, South Carolina
    RiverPlace at dusk
    RiverPlace at dusk
    Looking at RiverPlace from the banks of the Reedy River
    Looking at RiverPlace from the banks of the Reedy River

    References

    1. RiverPlace – Cooper Carry ↩︎
    2. Brutzman, Anna B. “Developer unveils massive Reedy River project”. The Greenville News (Greenville, South Carolina), February 5, 2004, p. 1A. ↩︎
    3. Szobody, Ben. “RiverPlace added costs top $1 million”. The Greenville News (Greenville, South Carolina), September 25, 2007, 1A. ↩︎
    4. Mixed-Use Dominates Downtown Development – Colliers ↩︎

  • Glenn Memorial Church (1931) – Atlanta

    Hentz, Adler & Shuze. Glenn Memorial Church, North Druid Hills, Atlanta
    Hentz, Adler & Shuze. Glenn Memorial Church, North Druid Hills, Atlanta.1 2 3 4 5
    South elevation and steeple of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    South elevation and steeple of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Steeple on Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Steeple on Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Cornice and Scamozzi pilaster capitals on Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Cornice and Scamozzi pilaster capitals on Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Belvedere on the steeple of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Belvedere on the steeple of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Looking up at the entrance portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Looking up at the entrance portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Portico and main entrance on the west facade of Glenn Memorial Church
    Portico and main entrance on the facade of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Niche on the entrance portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Niche on the entrance portico of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Keystone and cast stone ornamentation over the main entrance of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Keystone and cast stone ornamentation over the main entrance of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Looking at the columns of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta
    Looking at the columns of Glenn Memorial Church, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Memorial To Glenn Planned For Emory”. The Atlanta Constitution, November 26, 1929, p. 7. ↩︎
    2. “Building In The South”. The Atlanta Journal, December 8, 1929, p. D8. ↩︎
    3. “Glenn Memorial Church At Emory University, To Cost $500,000, Is Started”. The Atlanta Journal, July 11, 1930, p. 3. ↩︎
    4. “Glenn Memorial Church Exercise Is Planned Oct. 4”. The Atlanta Journal, September 27, 1931, p. 2B. ↩︎
    5. “Novel Design Enables Building at Emory to Serve Students Also”. The Atlanta Journal, October 4, 1931, p. B3. ↩︎