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Category: Architecture of Atlanta and the Southeast

  • Postcards from the South: Candler Hall – Athens, Georgia (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.

    M.R. helpfully marks “My room” with an “X” on the front, and writes perfunctorily on the back:

    “Wed. Morning
    Sep. 1 – 7 A.M.

    Mailed my letter this morning on the train, just a few minutes after writing it. Am leaving hotel new for depot. Address me Collins, Ga.”

    Published by the McGregor Company of Athens, the card was postmarked in Athens at 11 a .m. on September 1, 1909, and addressed to Miss Bessie Rogers of 118 N. Wilmington Street in Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • V.H. Kriegshaber Residence (1901) – Atlanta

    Willis F. Denny. Victor Kriegshaber Residence (1901). Inman Park, Atlanta.
    Willis F. Denny. Victor Kriegshaber Residence (1901). Inman Park, Atlanta.1
    Terracotta pediment and stained-glass transom over the front door of the V.H. Kreigshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Terracotta pediment and stained-glass transom over the front door of the V.H. Kreigshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Chimney and dormer on V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Chimney and dormer on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    South elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    South elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Dormer on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Dormer on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Bay window on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Bay window on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Terracotta pediment over a window on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Terracotta pediment over a window on the south elevation of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Window on the facade of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Window on the facade of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Column, capital and cornice on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Column, capital, and cornice on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Palmette ornamentation on the dormer of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Palmette ornamentation on the dormer of the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Roof finial on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta
    Roof finial on the V.H. Kriegshaber Residence, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Many Residences Soon To Be Built In Atlanta”. The Atlanta Constitution, July 10. 1901, p. 7. ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: Denmark Hall – Athens, Georgia

    Postcard view of main dining room in Denmark Hall (1902), Athens, Georgia

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

    Copyrighted by Salter, the card was postmarked in Carlton, Georgia, on August 25, 1907, and addressed to Mr. H.P. Heath in Talbotton, Georgia.

    Written on the back is the following note:

    “Hope to see you in Athens by the 14th at the latest. I think I’ll go up on the 12th. Yours Jo”

    A woman with a plan—I like.

  • Wilson Hall (1892) – Spartanburg, South Carolina

    Bruce & Morgan. Wilson Hall (1892), Converse University, Spartanburg, South Carolina.
    Bruce & Morgan. Wilson Hall (1892), Converse University. Spartanburg, South Carolina.1 2
    Looking at Wilson Hall from the southwest
    Looking at Wilson Hall from the southwest
    Tower on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Tower on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Facade of Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Facade of Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Bell tower on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Bell tower on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Tower and dormer on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Tower and dormer on Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Dutch gable on the facade of Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Dutch gable on the facade of Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Entrance portico at Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Entrance portico at Wilson Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina

    References

    1. Kibler, Lillian Adele. The History of Converse College. Spartanburg, South Carolina: Converse College (1973), pp. 64-65. ↩︎
    2. “Burned To The Ground”. The Atlanta Journal, August 27, 1892, p. 6. ↩︎

  • H.C. Dobbs Residence (1900) – Marietta, Georgia

    W.T. Downing. H.C. Dobbs Residence (1900). Marietta, Georgia.
    W.T. Downing. H.C. Dobbs Residence (1900). Marietta, Georgia.1 2 3 4
    Bay windows on the facade of the H.C. Dobbs Residence, Marietta, Georgia
    Bay windows on the facade of the H.C. Dobbs Residence, Marietta, Georgia
    Window spandrel and dentilled cornice on the facade of the H.C. Dobbs Residence, Marietta, Georgia
    Window spandrel and dentilled cornice on the facade of the H.C. Dobbs Residence, Marietta, Georgia
    Second-floor bay window and dentilled cornice on the facade of the H.C. Dobbs Residence, Marietta, Georgia
    Second-floor bay window and dentilled cornice on the facade of the H.C. Dobbs Residence, Marietta, Georgia
    Side porch on the H.C. Dobbs Residence, Marietta, Georgia
    Side porch on the H.C. Dobbs Residence, Marietta, Georgia

    References

    1. “Local News Items Paragraphed”. The Marietta Journal (Marietta, Georgia), May 17, 1900, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. “Local News Items Paragraphed.” The Marietta Journal (Marietta, Georgia), June 28, 1900, p. 1. ↩︎
    3. “Local News Items Paragraphed.” The Marietta Journal (Marietta, Georgia), November 1, 1900, p. 1. ↩︎
    4. Cobb Landmarks | Instagram ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: The Piedmont Hotel Main Dining Room – Atlanta

    Postcard view of Main Dining Room in Piedmont Hotel (1903), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the Main Dining Room of the Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta, designed by Willis F. Denny and completed in 1903.

    Ruth Ehrlich wrote on the front: ‘In the excitement of leaving the other night, I forgot to “drop” you this postal. Hoping that you will pardon my delay. I am with love to you and yours sincerely.’

    Oddly, the card is unaddressed and contains no postmark. Guess she forgot to “drop” it again.

  • Postcards from the South: Mitchell Street – Atlanta

    Postcard view of Mitchell Street, Atlanta

    This postcard depicts a scene on Atlanta’s Mitchell Street, looking east toward Forsyth Street.

    The card was postmarked in Atlanta on October 13, 1910, and addressed to Miss Edmonia March in Taylorsville, Virginia.

    The following note was written on the back:

    “Atlanta Ga
    10/13/10

    I have been promoted to one of the longest run in the South running from Wash DC to Atlanta only 706 mile. I’m on the road 24 hours. I get my lay off in Wash

    Write me
    612 – 6th – N.E. St. Wash

    Sincerely [?]”

  • Semiquincentennial

    Robert Mills. Washington Monument (1885). Washington, D.C.
    Robert Mills. Washington Monument (1885). Washington, D.C.1 2

    History may well remember it as the most arrogant and self-absorbed nation on earth—

    A swarm of infantile ogres, decadent to the core and devoid of conscience or character,

    Who pillaged and raped the land and murdered its inhabitants in their lust for wealth, power, and other illusions of their own manufacture.

    Gasping for breath beneath piles of meaningless shit, they proclaimed their superiority,

    Slathered like corn syrup with an insufferable self-righteousness that they convinced themselves was the very essence of God.

    In fact, they knew nothing of the Divine and, in due course, revealed themselves to be the very demons they screamed so loudly of

    Wagging their fingers at the world like toddlers on a playground, unaware that no one was listening to them.

    Having grown lazy from cheap comfort and easy hate, their addictions rendered them dull, passive, and disengaged.

    And when hardship finally came to them—as it does to all people—they were caught unaware, then collapsed under the weight of their own stupidity.

    No longer did the world believe their lies or indulge them in their childish fantasies:

    They were left to deal with their darkness, alone—

    Forced by their own poor choices to evolve or wither, as so many have before them.

    They may be nothing but a blip.

    References

    1. “The Story of the Shaft.” The Evening Star (Washington, D.C.), February 21, 1885, p. 2. ↩︎
    2. Bryan, John M. Robert Mills: America’s First Architect. New York: Princeton Architectural Press (2001). ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: Candler Hall – University of Georgia, Athens

    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.

    The front of the card is dated October 7, 1907, and includes the note: “I room with Mary Lucy STANSELL of Conyers, a fine girl I tell you.”

    Published by The McGregor Company of Athens, the card was postmarked as “Normal School” on November 11, 1907, and addressed to Miss Lennie Ware of Winder, Georgia.

    Lucy wrote on the back:

    ‘I saw “Cousin Dick” this A.M. Also “Cousin Will.”

    My dear Lennie: –

    I received your card yesterday

    I was more than glad to hear from you once again.

    I met “Icie” this A.M. I like her so much. I am sorry I haven’t known her sooner.

    Lennie, you write to me please. I wrote you aways in the summer but you have never answered it. Dear do come to see me real soon. I am crazy to see you. Write soon. With love, Lucy.’

    Lucy dear, get the hint: Lennie finds you annoying. You sound needy as hell. And what exactly are you doing with that “Cousin Dick”?

  • Postcards from the South: Fleming duBignon Residence – Atlanta

    Postcard view of Fleming duBignon Residence (1902), Atlanta

    This postcard depicts the Fleming duBignon Residence in Atlanta, designed by Willis F. Denny and completed in 1902.

    As noted on the front, the home was located at 925 Peachtree Street, and the photograph was “Taken on Xmas day 1907”.

    The card was postmarked in Atlanta on March 2, 1909, and addressed to Miss Cynthia Farie at 202 East 31st Street in Savannah, Georgia, with the following message written on the back:

    “I thought you would like a picture of Grandfather’s house. I want to thank you for the pretty valentine. Lots of love from Tissie.”

    You think the grandfather knew his house had an exact duplicate in Louisville, Georgia?