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Category: Decatur, Georgia

  • Julia Thompson Smith Chapel (2008) – Decatur, Georgia

    Maurice Jennings + David McKee Architects. Julia Thompson Smith Chapel (2008), Agnes Scott College. Decatur, Georgia.
    Maurice Jennings + David McKee Architects. Julia Thompson Smith Chapel (2008), Agnes Scott College. Decatur, Georgia.1 2
    South elevation of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    South elevation of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking up at the south elevation of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking up at the south elevation of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking through a window at Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking through a window at Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Eaves on Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Eaves on Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Main entrance of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Main entrance of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking across the south elevation of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking across the south elevation of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Eaves on Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Eaves on Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Rails and siding on the south elevation of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Rails and siding on the south elevation of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Door at the main entrance of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Door at the main entrance of Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Roof finials on the Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Roof finials on the Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Rear of the Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia
    Rear of the Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Decatur, Georgia

    References

    1. Hunt, April. “College chapel opens doors to all”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 24, 2008, p. JE4. ↩︎
    2. Julia Thompson Smith Chapel at Agnes Scott College ↩︎

  • Postcards from the South: McCain Library – Decatur, Georgia

    Postcard view of the interior of McCain Library (1936) at Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia

    This postcard depicts the interior of the McCain Library at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, designed by W.J. Sayward of Edwards & Sayward and completed in 1936.

    Published by the AH Company, the card was postmarked in Decatur on November 5, 1942, and addressed to Miss Caroline Lorry of 124 E. Harrison in Maumee, Ohio.

    The following note fills the back:

    “It is always good to have news of you + your job + I am so happy you are liking your work. We have a larger school this year then last. Sarah Massey was promoted to Asst. Buyer for one of the depts. at Richs + soon after became very sick. She is critically ill with double pneumonia probably – they thought once it was typhoid. Miss Mac is working on the index of [?] it is about to get the best of her – she is so anxious to get it finished.

    Love, Bee Miller“

    Bee sounds like a busybody.

  • Oakhurst Presbyterian Church (1928) – Decatur, Georgia

    Charles H. Hopson. Oakhurst Presbyterian Church. Oakhurst, Decatur, Georgia.
    Charles H. Hopson. Oakhurst Presbyterian Church. Oakhurst, Decatur, Georgia.1 2 3 4 5
    Front porch and entrance of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Front porch and entrance of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Windows on the facade of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Windows on the facade of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Sanctuary and basement windows on the north elevation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Sanctuary and basement windows on the north elevation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Clerestory windows on the facade of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Clerestory windows on the facade of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Steeple on Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Steeple on Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Spandrels between windows on the north elevation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Spandrels between windows on the north elevation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia

    References

    1. “Architect’s Plan of New Oakhurst Church”. The Atlanta Journal, April 1, 1928, p. 2B. ↩︎
    2. “Corner-Stone Laying At Oakhurst Church Is Scheduled Sunday”. The Atlanta Journal, June 23, 1928, p. 12A. ↩︎
    3. “Oakhurst Church Cornerstone Laid”. The Atlanta Constitution, June 25, 1928, p. 11. ↩︎
    4. “Oakhurst Exercises To Mark Opening of New Church Edifice”. The Atlanta Constitution, September 29, 1928, p. 15. ↩︎
    5. “Oakhurst Presbyterian Congregation To Worship in New Church This Afternoon”. The Atlanta Constitution, September 30, 1928, p. 3A. ↩︎

  • Dana Fine Arts Center – Decatur, Georgia

    John Portman of Edwards & Portman. Dana Fine Arts Center (1966). Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia.
    John Portman of Edwards & Portman. Dana Fine Arts Center (1966). Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia.1 2 3
    Entrance on the south facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Entrance on the south facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    North facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    North facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Entrance on the south facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Entrance on the south facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Entrance courtyard at the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Entrance courtyard at the Dana Fine Arts Center
    South facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    South facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Looking across the south facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Looking across the south facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Gable and brick wall on the south facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Gable and brick wall on the south facade of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Sign on the east elevation of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Sign on the east elevation of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Entrance courtyard entrance of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Entrance courtyard of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Looking out the courtyard entrance of the Dana Fine Arts Center
    Looking out the courtyard entrance of the Dana Fine Arts Center

    References

    1. “Agnes Scott’s New Building”. The Atlanta Constitution, October 14, 1965, p. 56. ↩︎
    2. Crown, John. “Agnes Scott Begins $900,000 Arts Building”. The Atlanta Journal, February 11, 1964, p. 8. ↩︎
    3. Portman, John C., and Barnett, Jonathan. The Architect As Developer. New York: McGraw-Hill (1976). ↩︎

  • Agnes Scott Hall (1891) – Decatur, Georgia

    Bruce & Morgan. Agnes Scott Hall (1891). Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia.
    Bruce & Morgan. Agnes Scott Hall (1891). Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia.1 2
    Tower and belvedere on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Tower and belvedere on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the northeast corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the northeast corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the northwest corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the northwest corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Inscription and arch at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Inscription and arch at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Columns, capitals, conrbels, and marble trim at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Columns, capitals, corbels, and marble trim at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Capitals at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Capitals at the entrance of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Third-floor window and terracotta trim on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Third-floor window and terracotta trim on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor windows on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor windows on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Weather vane and shingles on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Weather vane and shingles on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Parapet, eaves, brackets, and terracotta stringcourses on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Parapet, eaves, brackets, and terracotta stringcourses on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Terracotta spandrel, marble and granite stringcourses on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Terracotta spandrel, marble and granite stringcourses on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormered gable and blind arches with terracotta ornamentation on the facade of Agnes Scot Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormered gable and blind arches with terracotta ornamentation on the facade of Agnes Scot Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Roman arch on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Roman arch on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    First- and second-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor arch window on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor arch window on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor arch window on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Fourth-floor arch window on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Cornice and terracotta stringcourse on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Cornice and terracotta stringcourse on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Arch, terracotta ornamentation, and bell on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Arch, terracotta ornamentation, and bell on the tower of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Third-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Third-floor windows on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Cornice and terracotta stringcourse on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Cornice and terracotta stringcourse on Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Bay on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Porch and arches on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Porch and arches on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Second-floor window and balcony on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Second-floor window and balcony on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Brickwork and terracotta weather-molding on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Brickwork and terracotta weather-molding on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Porch columns on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Porch columns on the facade of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    East elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    East elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormer, crest, and roof finial on the east elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormer, crest, and roof finial on the east elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Turret on the northeast corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Turret on the northeast corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Palladian window on the east elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Palladian window on the east elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    South elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    South elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormers and windows on the south elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormers and windows on the south elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Windows and entrance on the south elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Windows and entrance on the south elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormers on the west elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormers on the west elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Turret on the northwest corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Turret on the northwest corner of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Finial and shingles on the northwest turret of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Finial and shingles on the northwest turret of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormer and chimney on the west elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    Dormer and chimney on the west elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    West elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia
    West elevation of Agnes Scott Hall, Decatur, Georgia

    References

    1. “At The Agnes Scott.” The Atlanta Journal, June 20, 1890, p. 4. ↩︎
    2. “The Agnes Scott Institute.” The Atlanta Constitution, July 29, 1891, p. 8. ↩︎

  • North Decatur Presbyterian Church (1966) – Decatur, Georgia

    Barker & Cunningham. Sanctuary of North Decatur Presbyterian Church (1966). Decatur, Georgia.
    Barker & Cunningham. Sanctuary of North Decatur Presbyterian Church (1966). Decatur, Georgia.1 2
    Windows on the west facade of the North Decatur Presbyterian Church sanctuary
    Windows on the west facade of the North Decatur Presbyterian Church sanctuary
    Entrance on the west facade of the North Decatur Presbyterian Church sanctuary
    Entrance on the west facade of the North Decatur Presbyterian Church sanctuary
    Main entrance on the north facade of the North Decatur Presbyterian Church sanctuary
    Main entrance on the north facade of the North Decatur Presbyterian Church sanctuary
    Steeple outside the sanctuary of North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Steeple outside the sanctuary of North Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Barker & Cunningham. Education Building of North Decatur Presbyterian Church (1958). Decatur, Georgia.
    Barker & Cunningham. Education Building of North Decatur Presbyterian Church (1958). Decatur, Georgia.

    References

    1. “Dedication Set For Sunday”. The Atlanta Journal, October 22, 1966, p. 8. ↩︎
    2. The History of North Decatur Presbyterian Church 1955-2005 ↩︎

  • Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church (1971) – Decatur, Georgia

    Louis H. Swayze. Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church (1971). Decatur, Georgia.
    Louis H. Swayze. Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church (1971). Decatur, Georgia.1
    Steeple on Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Steeple on Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Decatur, Georgia
    Looking at the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the west
    Looking at the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the west
    Looking at the steeple of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the northeast
    Looking at the steeple of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the northeast
    Looking at the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the southwest
    Looking at the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church from the southwest

    References

    1. “Trinity Dedication Scheduled”. The Atlanta Constitution, September 25, 1971, p. 12-A. ↩︎