Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Edward Jones - Shelbyville, Indiana
26 Public Square - This building is rich with details. Shelbyville is a treasure trove of wonderful gems like this.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
LeVeque Tower - Columbus, Ohio
50 West Broad Street - The beautiful 47 story 1927 art deco tower remains a landmark even though it has been crowded by newer, less elegant structures. It was originally the American Insurance Union Citadel. The name was changed to the LeVeque-Lincoln tower when purchased by Leslie LeVeque and John Lincoln after American Insurance Union defaulted. Later the name was shortened to just LeVeque Tower. The building was designed by Charles Howard Crane and it was the tallest building in Columbus from 1927-1973. Check out a video tour of the penthouse.
The Tower is also home to the Palace Theater. The theater was designed by Thomas W. Lamb and opened in 1926.
The Tower is also home to the Palace Theater. The theater was designed by Thomas W. Lamb and opened in 1926.
Entrance.
From West Broad Street looking east across the Scioto River.
From Neil Avenue.
Palace Theater
View from West Broad Street looking east.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Sherbrooke Hotel
901 Collins Avenue - 1947 designed by MacKay and Gibbs. While not really visible in these photos, the building has a nautical look. In many ways it reminds me of the Coca-Cola building in downtown Los Angeles.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Farmers State Bank - Wawaka, Indiana
7369 Albion Street - Built in 1923, this Farmers State Bank branch closed sometime in the 30's in the aftermath of the stock market crash (I'm told it was 1931). It was then used as a grocery store until sometime in the 50's. Then it became a US Post Office and has remained that up through today. I'm told the original vault is still located in the building, though the door has been removed.
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