Structures of the type Commercial




Adams Building, Washington DC
Date added:September 22, 2010

1969 NORTH ELEVATION (FRONT)

As an isolated entity, the Adams Building constitutes a pleasant example of the High Victorian Italianate style and contributes to the Landmark II Status of the 800 block of F Street. The facade presents an overall square proportion which could have proven very distruptive in a traditional environment where verticality tends to be dominant. Nevertheless, it has been cleverly treated so that it blends with the surrounding facades. The rise of the elevation is articulated into two stories and a shallow attic above the roof cornice. The resulting strong horizontality of the second story is altered by establishing an implied two bay division, each with an arcade of three segmental arched windows. To emphasize the expanse of the facade, however, the roof cornice and attic run the full width of the building without responding to the two bays below.

Bold, yet simple details enrich the facade in selected areas: around the second floor window, and at the roof parapet and cornice.

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American Mosaic Company Building, Washington DC
Date added:September 27, 2010

NORTH (FRONT) ELEVATION.

Job W, Angus, the original owner, built it as a residence and sold this building to Thomas Lewis in the 1870's. After the turn of the century the American Mosaic Company acquired the structure, maintaining ownership until immediately prior to demolition.

The 1911 remodeling added store front and entrance, decorative mosaic work, and rear wing "warehouse".

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Atwater-Ciampolini House, New Haven Connecticut
Date added:April 15, 2011

1967 NORTHWEST FACADE

One of the few remaining examples in New Haven of the "shingle style" house of the 1890's. One of the forerunners of modem American domestic architecture.

The house appears to have stayed in the family of the original owner until it was sold on July 15th 1968 to Thompson & Peck, reportedly also a descendant of the original owner.

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