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Category: Southeastern United States

  • 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 ↩︎

  • Walter Clinton Jackson Library Addition (1973) – Greensboro, North Carolina

    Odell Associates, Inc. Walter Clinton Jackson Library Addition (1973), University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Greensboro, North Carolina.
    Odell Associates, Inc. Walter Clinton Jackson Library Addition (1973), University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Greensboro, North Carolina.1 2 3
    Concrete panels on the Walton Clinton Jackson Library Addition, Greensboro, North Carolina
    Concrete panels on the Walton Clinton Jackson Library Addition, Greensboro, North Carolina
    East elevation of Walter Clinton Jackson Library Addition behind the original building
    East elevation of Walter Clinton Jackson Library Addition behind the original building

    References

    1. “UNC-G Library Bid Meeting Set”. Greensboro Daily News (Greensboro, North Carolina), November 19, 1971, p. A19. ↩︎
    2. Davis, Wilson. “UNC-G ‘Tower Of Books’”, The Greensboro Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), December 5, 1971, p. D1. ↩︎
    3. Davis, Wilson. “How Do You Move Half Million Books?” The Greensboro Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), November 8, 1973, p. C1. ↩︎

  • 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 [?]”

  • Dickerson Residence (1960) – Sarasota, Florida

    Tim Seibert. Dickerson Residence (1960). Sarasota, Florida.1

    References

    1. Dickerson Residence | Sarasota History Alive! ↩︎

  • Ten Peachtree Place (1991) – Atlanta

    Michael Graves. Ten Peachtree Place (1989). Midtown, Atlanta.
    Michael Graves. Ten Peachtree Place (1989). Midtown, Atlanta.1 2
    Looking at the facade of Ten Peachtree Place from the south
    Looking at the facade of Ten Peachtree Place from the south
    Facade of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Facade of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Balcony on the facade of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Balcony on the facade of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Windows and granite panels on Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Windows and granite panels on Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Looking up at the facade of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Looking up at the facade of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Balcony on the east elevation of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Balcony on the east elevation of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    East elevation of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    East elevation of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Street-level entrance on the north elevation of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Street-level entrance on the north elevation of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    East elevation of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    East elevation of Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Looking at Ten Peachtree Place from the east
    Looking at Ten Peachtree Place from the east
    Street-level arcade at Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta
    Street-level arcade at Ten Peachtree Place, Atlanta

    References

    1. Salter, Sallye. “First Gateway tower planned”. The Atlanta Journal, January 27, 1988, p. 12A. ↩︎
    2. “Gateway Atlanta: A Billion-Dollar Development for Midtown”. The Atlanta Journal, February 12, 1989, The Business Edition, p. 4. ↩︎