Living in Midland and trying to find a building with the exquisite type of architecture that can be seen in Chicago was a real challenge, one that I hope to have met, you be the judge. Driving around Midland I saw the occasional building the struck me as more unique than others, but nothing I felt I could draw a good comparison on. After a … Continue reading My Analysis (hopefully not too much of a stretch)
My comparison of our trip was Omer Courthouse building to the Field Museum in Chicago. In 1890, Arenac County built its second County Courthouse. The Courthouse was called the second Arenac Courthouse as the first one was burned down the prior year. Angus McDonnell was the contractor that submitted the lowest bid of $2,847.00 to construct the building. The Field Museum was built in 1893 … Continue reading Chicago Comparison – Contributed by Casey Ex
In accordance with the popularity of combining architectural forms, the Second Empire style which emerged in the 19th century, named for the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, blended its Renaissance foundations with earlier Baroque influences. The Bay City Justice building at 814 N. Monroe was originally constructed in 1876 as a residence for George H. It was designed by his father James, whose lumber business … Continue reading Second Empire
The Bradley House is located near downtown Midland, and is a Victorian Gothic-style home. The Bradley house was built in 1874 ( I could not find the architect). The home served many purposes, from being a church rectory to a family home. It was moved to its present location after residing in the main downtown area Inside the home, period furnishings decorate the rooms. … Continue reading Victorian era-Gothic style in The Bradley Home in Midland Mi and Gothic architecture in the University of Chicago. By Nick McCann
Louis Henry Sullivan was an American architect in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He has been called the “father of skyscrapers” and the “father of modernism”. He has been considered by several as the creator of the modern skyscraper and was a very influential architect, where he created many modern skyscrapers. Prior to Sullivan’s time (the late 19th century), the weight of … Continue reading Louis Sullivan-A history in the making And the Romanesque design of the Masonic Temple in Bay City created by Tommy Bodrie
Carrte Alexander Analysis of the Art institute of Chicago Illinois, and the Castle Museum of Saginaw Michigan The two buildings I compared are the Art Institute of Chicago that was apart of the original white city of Chicago and the Castle museum of Saginaw.What really is similar about these two buildings is that they both look medieval and have a renaissance look and style to … Continue reading Contributed by Carrte Alexander
Many people don’t think of downtown Saginaw to be home to many things other than abandoned homes and a not so great safe place to live. Historic architecture would be the last thing people would imagine. Last semester I was given the choice between a couple of projects in the History of Michigan at Delta. My final choice was exploring seven Michigan landmarks; the best … Continue reading Chicago & Saginaw Comparison- Contributed by Courtney Quackenbush
While walking around Chicago I saw a lot of buildings and architectural details that impressed me. I have been trying to decide between writing about the lions I saw on just about everything in Chicago or a building. I decided to go with the building that currently houses Target on the first two floors and offices on the rest of the floors. At first I worried that this building … Continue reading Two impressive buildings – contributed by Rebecca Gohm
In 1874, Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois, took the place of two other churches, Cathedral of Saint Mary and the Church of the Holy Name, after they burned down during the Chicago fire the same year. The new cathedral was designed by a number of people including; Patrick Keely, Henry Schlacks, Charles Murphy, and Joseph McCarthy. The cathedral showcased Gothic revival style. Also known … Continue reading “Similar, But Still Special: Gothic Styled Churches” Contributed by Veronica Martin
Early 19th century Mount Pleasant, MI was a forested Indian reservation and a small logging town with impending questionable developers and religious fervor in its future. According to historian William Cron, the fluctuating itinerant logging camps and the rather small yet enduring population of Mount Pleasant did not require a permanent church building, holding services in private homes. But with a religious revival came the … Continue reading Beauty and the Bland: Methodist Cathedrals – Contributed by Donna Giuliani
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