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Audrain Building, Newport Rhode Island

Audrain Building, Newport Rhode Island

The Audrain Building was built in 1902-1903 for Adolphe L. Audrain and was designed by the New York architect Bruce Price. The Audrain Building is particularly significant as one of the four buildings that comprise a distinguished commercial street, the east side of Bellevue Avenue beginning at Memorial Boulevard and running south. The development of the street began at the north with the building of the Travers Block at the corner in 1870-1871. Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, it is an important example of his early style. The next building, and the next one in date, is the Newport Casino. The largest of the four, and historically the best known, it was not only a commercial building but also a social

Travers Block, Newport Rhode Island

Travers Block, Newport Rhode Island

The Travers Block was built in 1870-1871 for William R. Travers and was designed by Richard Morris Hunt. It is significant as one of four buildings that comprise a distinguished commercial street, the east side of Bellevue Avenue beginning with this building and running south. The next building, and the next in date, is the Newport Casino. The largest of the four, and historically the best known, it was not only a commercial building but a social center for the summer colony as well. Built in 1880-1881, it is a well known example of the Shingle Style work of the architects McKim, Mead, and White. The third building in the group is the King Block, designed by the Boston architects Perkins

First Congregational Parsonage, Wabasha Minnesota

First Congregational Parsonage, Wabasha Minnesota

One of Wabasha'e finest examples of a frame Italianate style building. Its exterior integrity has survived throughout its service as the First Congregational Parsonage from 1872 to 1955, as a residence from 1955 to 1979, and as a chiropractic clinic from 1979 to 1986. The Congregational Church of Wabasha was organized in February 1856, making it the second oldest organized religious group in Wabasha . The Church Trustees purchased lots 1 & 2, Block 19, original plat of Wabasha from George W. Bacon on May 1, 1866. They built their original church on lot 2 at a cost of $1,000. It measured 22'x50' and was dedicated on October 20, 1858. That building was incorporated into the present church building in 1884.

James P. Allen Building (Aslesen Building), St. Paul Minnesota

James P. Allen Building (Aslesen Building), St. Paul Minnesota

The Allen/Aslesen Building was constructed by builder, George J. Grant at a cost of $33,000 as a warehouse for the James P. Allen Wholesale Drug Company in 1888. Although the architect of the building is unknown, the attenuated clustered semi-circular brick bands are similar to those found on the St. Paul Building (originally the Germania Bank Building) which was designed by J. Waiter Stevens with Harvey Ellis. By 1922, the James P. Allen Building was occupied by the Young Mercantile Company. The structure also housed the Joestling and Schilling Hotel Supply Company for a number of years. Recently, the Butwinick's Outlet Store has been located in the Allen/Aslesen Building. This five story, six bay, red pressed brick Victorian structure is one

Fitger Brewery Complex Stable and Garage, Duluth Minnesota

Fitger Brewery Complex Stable and Garage, Duluth Minnesota

The stable and garage building was constructed in 1911 by McLeod & Smith for an original cost of $24,000. The architect was Mr. L. Lehle. The building was constructed where a previous barn and stable building had existed since 1889. The previous facility was constructed by Mr. J. S. Pearce (architect unknown) at an original cost of $1,500. and was razed to make room for the stables and garage facility constructed in 1911. The stable and garage building has served as a contributory function with respect to the Fitger Brewing Company operations. Over the operational life of the brewery, this building housed the horses and delivery vehicles used in delivering and distributing products brewed by the Fitger Brewing Company. The Fitger

Frederika Bremer Intermediate School, Minneapolis Minnesota

Frederika Bremer Intermediate School, Minneapolis Minnesota

During the 1880s, Minneapolis emerged as a major manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation center. Its economic growth was mirrored by an unprecedented expansion in population. Between 1880 and 1885, the city's inhabitants nearly tripled, increasing from 47,000 to 129,000. Such rapid growth placed a severe strain on municipal facilities, and this was especially true for the public school system. During the 1880s, the Minneapolis Board of Education constructed 28 new schoolhouses, including Bremer School. The Minneapolis Board of Education purchased the land for Bremer School in June 1885. Comprising approximately three-quarters of an acre, the parcel fronted Lowry Avenue between Fremont Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North in an residential district about two miles north of downtown Minneapolis. In honor of the

Goodfellowship Community Club Building, Duluth Minnesota

Goodfellowship Community Club Building, Duluth Minnesota

The stucco and frame H shaped building comprising 42,000 square feet on two levels was built as an element of a New Town by the Minnesota Steel Company (a subsidiary of U.S. Steel Corporation) when some 170 other structures were constructed for employees and businesses to complement the steel mill. Constructed between 1915 and 1917, the formal opening was January 14, 1918 with a reported audience cf 5,000 observers. Most of the activities and organizations were situated in the Morgan Park Clubhouse, a large centrally located facility which was formally opened on 14 January 1918, to a reported audience of 5,000 observers. One of the finest facilities in the Duluth area, the clubhouse provided residents with access to bowling alleys, a

St. Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse, St. Paul Minnesota

St. Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse, St. Paul Minnesota

The project to build a new city hall was initiated shortly before the 1929 stock market crash. In the years following the crash, construction projects were often changed in order to cut costs and appease the general public. The economic situation did not result in cost trimming changes on the proposed Saint Paul City Hall. Drops in labor and material costs, and the availability of master craftsmen more than compensated for most budget costs. In fact, the City Hall building, complete with furnishings and art work, cost only $3,800,000 - $200,000 less than the original bond. The Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse is a stunning example of innovative public architecture from the American Depression Era. Commissioned in 1930,

City Hall, Duluth Minnesota

City Hall, Duluth Minnesota

When the 20^th Century rolled in, the history of the City of Duluth had been a roller-coaster ride of booms and busts -- a story of repeated promise and disappointment. But, 1900 was followed by three decades that only the Great Depression could dampen. Construction in the period reflected earlier promise and, more important, the realization of that promise. Before the Great Depression would come progress that included Duluth's first and the state's tallest skyscraper; a $14.5 million steel plant, complete with a planned community for its employees; 3 wholesaling facilities that increased jobbing volume from practically nothing in 1880 to a $60 million asset to Duluth by 1910; and a $2 million cement plant. Duluth truly seemed on its way

Troy Mill, Troy Minnesota

Troy Mill, Troy Minnesota

Built by Sam & Joe Musser, located on the east 1/2 of the N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 30, T. 105 Range 10, Saratoga Township. Bought in 1898 by Frank Slaven. At unknown date the rear stone wall was removed or fell, and a timber addition was built. The water power was replaced by a email steam plant. Not in use for some years. Most of the machinery and grinding stones (for grain) are still in place.

Metropolitan Building (Guaranty Loan Building), Minneapolis Minnesota

Metropolitan Building (Guaranty Loan Building), Minneapolis Minnesota

One of the most impressive and dizzyingly exuberant interior courts of all multi-story commercial blocks built in the late 19^th century. Exterior masonry bearing walls of New England granite and Portage red sandstone. Interior supports of cast iron, with hollow tile and terra cotta and concrete floors. Cantilevered interior balconies floored in structural glass. Consisted of offices around a central court (56'x90'). Ground coverage 128'x 155': gross floor area: 40,000 square feet. Twelve stories; 175' in height. Central court open throughout twelve stories, roofed by skylight. Twelfth floor originally restaurant with roof pavilion. Two banks, three elevators, each with open cages in open shafts: freight elevator and two staircases. Cantilevered balconies which served as corridors to offices, floored in translucent structural

Log Church - Saints Mary and Joseph Church, Sawyer Minnesota

Log Church - Saints Mary and Joseph Church, Sawyer Minnesota

Known as The Church in the Woods and Guardian Angel Mission, it was Built by early Native American Catholics

This church was built in 1859 (1884?) for the use of an Indian Catholic congregation. It has been used continuously since then by the Catholic Church. Its walls are made of hewn logs (hewed in Minnesota), chinked with lime mortar. The gables and belfry are of square edge siding. On the inside of the church the ceiling has beaded boards. The belfry is supported on four posts placed in front of the entrance so that the doorway is between two of the posts. In the church gable is a six-pane sash set askew in the wall and not adding anything to the good appearance of the old log structure of frontier days. Around 1911 an addition was built at one side

Pillsbury 'A' Mill, Minneapolis Minnesota

Pillsbury 'A' Mill, Minneapolis Minnesota

Built by the Pillsbury Flour Mills Co., when Minneapolis was becoming the greatest flour milling city in the world. Parts of earlier buildings are incorporated in this building. The building is six stories, built of local limestone. The earlier buildings which made Minneapolis famous as a flour milling city have been destroyed by fire, or torn down, and this is the best remaining unit, typical of this type of building and industry. The Pillsbury A Mill was designed to contain two milling units, each with entirely separate equipment and operating crew. The first to be completed was the east unit, but much of the equipment was delivered and set in place in the west unit while finishing touches were applied on

Laurel Terrace, St. Paul Minnesota

Laurel Terrace, St. Paul Minnesota

Laurel Terrace is a rowhouse in Romanesque Revival style which unites a variety of materials and sculptural elements to achieve a uniquely distinctive facade within the historic district in which it lies. Built with brick, sandstone and limestone. Columns of polished granite. Laurel Terrace follows a three-story townhouse plan. It features clustered columns, gargoyles, sculpted griffins and nymphs, foliate designs on keystones and arches. Gables decorated with hex-signs and geometric patterns. Corner tower crowned with a conical roof,finial and gothic dormers. The flats were built by William C. Riley, and are also known by the name Riley's Row.

Replogle House, Wabasha Minnesota

Replogle House, Wabasha Minnesota

The Replogle House was built in 1916 on Lot 1, Block 13, Original Plat of Wabasha, Prior to 1914 that property had been owned by Margaret McKenzie, etal. It was acquired in 1914 by Margaret G. Sawyer, who later married Dr. W. H. Replogle. They used this house as a combination residence and medical office. This house was acquired by Elizabeth R. Baker in 1947 and by William E, & Kathryn H. Ridley in 1976, who used it as a residence until it was aquired by the Minnesota Department of Transportation in 1986. The Replogle House was situated in its original location at 305 West Main Street, in the southwest corner of Walnut Avenue and West Main Street, This two story

Ard Godfrey House, Minneapolis Minnesota

Ard Godfrey House, Minneapolis Minnesota

Built by Ard Godfrey in April 1848, in the (then) town of St. Anthony, later S.E. Minneapolis. Ard Godfrey and the carpenters were from Maine. Occupied by him until 1853. Harriet Godfrey, daughter, first white child born in St. Anthony, lived in this house. Edwin. 0. Clark appointed under Abraham Lincoln as agent for the Chippewa Indians, married here Jan. 1, 1860. Moved once before being presented to the City, then moved by the Park Board to Chute Square Park in 1909. Kitchen wing removed when it was moved to Chute Square. Now occupied by the Hennepin County Territorial Pioneers Assn., as an historical museum for the public.

Trinity Chapel, Excelsior Minnesota

Trinity Chapel, Excelsior Minnesota

Built by the Episcopal Church, on 3^rd St., as a memorial chapel, through the inatrumentality of Mr. Arthur Vickers, an Englishman, and largely through aid derived from England. C.A.F. Morris built a log church which preceded this chapel. The first pastor was Mr. J. S. Chamberlain. In 1864 Bishop Whipple visited the church and administered rites of confirmation. The construction is the earliest monolithic in this region. It is built of lime and pit run gravel concrete, poured in wood forms of 15 wide boards, which were raised at each pouring. The Architect and Builder are unknown. It was moved to its present site about 1907 a Guild Hall added in 1928, and the pulpit designed and built by a parishioner

St. Hubert's Lodge, Frontenac Minnesota

St. Hubert's Lodge, Frontenac Minnesota

The lodge is extremely irregular in plan and design. Its various shaped wings spread over the ground in many directions. The unusual appearance of the building is due to the exterior siding of 12 wide vertical boards with 3/4 X 3 battens over the joints, the whole having been whitewashed. In 1854 Israel Garrard came from Kentucky up the Mississippi River to Lake Pepin. He and his brother were on a hunting trip. They were from a wealthy and distinguished family. Their father was twice Governor of Kentucky. Israel Garrard remained at Lake Pepin, He bought a half interest in the settlement of Waconia. Everet Westervelt held the other half. Waconia,or Westervelt as they called it, was a beautiful wooded tract

Bishop Block, St. Paul Minnesota

Bishop Block, St. Paul Minnesota

Originally the Bishop Block was a five story, fourteen bay Victorian styled building that was divided by firewalls into two separate structures. Both buildings shared a common facade and were built at the same time. The building had three cast iron storefronts, and at the center of the roof line was a large pediment that projected above an elaborate galvanized iron cornice. Between 1922 and 1940, several alterations were made to the northernmost eight bays of the structure. The cornice was removed, and a top story was added. In 1941, the southernmost six bays of the building (the portion which stood at the northwest corner of 5^th and Sibley Streets) were demolished. The cast iron storefront in the remaining portion of

George Thompson House, Rochester New York

George Thompson House, Rochester New York

George Thompson (1823-1884) was a successful contractor who built the Monroe County Poor House, the Female Division of the Western House of Refuge, the Kimball Tobacco Factory, and the Rochester Trainhouse for the New York Central Railroad. He also received numerous contracts for the laying of railroad track throughout western New York as well as other railroad and municipal buildings. Thompson began this house for his bride within a year of their wedding. He and his wife adopted two children. The daughter married a Canadian businessman. The son, George M., became a prominent local physician. Overall dimensions: Forty-two feet by ninety feet; asymmetrical three bay facade; three-and-one-half stories; rectangular block with tower and other asymmetrical projections. Floor plan: The south entrance

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Lost Places: Images of Bygone America

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Abandoned America: The Age of Consequences (Jonglez photo books)

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Abandoned America: Dismantling The Dream

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Abandoned Palaces (Abandoned Places)

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