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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Ground and
First Floor Plan 1895 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Copy
photograph of ground and floor plan for the Francisco Terrace
Apartments. "First Story Plan. Flat Building For Mr. E. C.
Waller. Francisco Street Near Walnut. Frank L. Wright, Arch't.
Oct. 1st, 1895." This drawings appears to differ from the ground
and floor plan published in Architectural Review, June 1900,
p.71. Where that plan laid out 22 units, this lays out 23. Each
unit consisted of a Sitting Room, Kitchen, two Bedrooms and a
Bathroom. Of the 23 units, only five had bathtubs. Larger units
measured 23' 6" by 27', 637 square feet, minus square footage
for stairways that encroached on the space. Smaller units
measured 19' 4" by 26' 9", 517 square feet. Overall size of
building, 206 feet by 104 feet. The top row of units are labeled
"Flat N, No 1" through "Flat N, No. 12." The lower row of units
are "Flat S, No 1" through "Flat S, No. 11" for a total of 23
units on the lover level. There was a basement, and in Wright's
description of the building published in the Architectural
Review, June 1900, p.71, there was a water closet for each unit,
and public baths for men and women. The rear stairs led to the
basement where the public baths were most likely located. The
center courtyard was to have railing enclosing two long rows of
grass with circular flower beds on either end. Published in
Frank Lloyd Wright
Complete Works 1885-1916, Pfeiffer, 2011, p.65.
Size:
10 x 5.5 color photograph.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Floor Plan 1895 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Lower illustration, ground and lower
level. 23 units, each consisted of a Sitting Room, Kitchen, two
Bedrooms and a Bathroom. Of the 23 units, only five had
bathtubs. Larger units measured 23' 6" by 27', 637 square feet,
minus square footage for stairways that encroached on the space.
Smaller units measured 19' 4" by 26' 9", 517 square feet.
Overall size of building, 206 feet by 104 feet. The top row of
units are labeled "Flat N, No 1" through "Flat N, No. 12." The
lower row of units are "Flat S, No 1" through "Flat S, No. 11"
for a total of 23 units on the lower level. The upper level, 23
units, appears to follow the same plan. Of the 23 units, six had
private bathtubs. If these were the final plans, there would
have been a total of 46 units. There was a basement, and in
Wright's description of the building published in the
Architectural Review, June 1900, p.71, there was a water closet
for each unit, and public baths for men and women. The rear
stairs led to the basement where the public baths were most
likely located. The center courtyard was to have railing
enclosing two long rows of grass with circular flower beds on
either end.
Size:
8 x 8.5 B&W photograph.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Floor Plan
Detail 1895 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Detail of the
first floor plan. Each consisted of a Sitting Room, Kitchen, two
Bedrooms and a Bathroom. Stairs from the street lead to a small
landing with three doors. The left and right doors open to the
two lower units. The center door leads up to the corner unit on
the second floor. Detail published in
Frank Lloyd Wright to 1910,
Manson, 1958, p.82.
Size:
8 x 10 B&W
photograph.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments 1895 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Ground plan and detail of the first
floor plan for the Francisco Terrace Apartments. Designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright in 1895, demolished in 1974. Text on sleeve:
"Wright, F. L. - Francisco Terrace Apartments. 1-1. Francisco
Terrace Apartments. Plan. Chicago, IL, USA. 1895, 1971. Wright,
Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Published in
Frank Lloyd Wright to 1910,
Manson, 1958, p.82. Acquired from the archives of the University
of Virginia.
Size:
35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Terra Cotta block 1895 (1895 -
S.030).
Description: Original Frank Lloyd Wright designed terra cotta block salvaged
from the facade of the Francisco Terrace Apartments when it was demolished
in March 1974. One of Frank Lloyd Wright's early clients was real estate
attorney and developer Edward
C. Waller. After completing the
Waller (S.031)
and Francisco Terrace Apartments in 1895, Wright remodeled
Waller's home
(S.047) in River Forest in 1899. Two years later, Wright designed the Waller
Gates (S.065) and Stables (S.066). The Gates still stand, but the house and
stable were demolished. Waller also managed the
Rookery Building
(S.113) in Chicago,
and in 1905, he commissioned Wright to remodel the entrance and extensive
interior lobby. Waller owned 2,000 acres between the northern end of Lake
Michigan in Lake Charleviox. In 1909, Wright designed a Bathing (Swimming)
Pavillion (S.166) with a view of Lake Michigan. It was destroyed by fire in
the early 1920s. Waller's son hired Wright to design the
Midway Gardens
(S.180) in 1913.
According to Devereux Bowly,
The Poorhouse: Subsidized
Housing in Chicago, after Waller past away in 1931, the Francisco
Terrace Apartments were subdivided and sold off as twenty-two separate
parcels. As the west side of Chicago deteriorated, so did the Francisco
Terrace Apartments.
An article published on April 1959 in the Chicago
Sun-Times reported that the Wright structure shows signs of neglect. In an article that was published in the
Chicago Daily News, Dec 9, 1971, Dennis Byrne wrote: "The building now faces
demolition. West Siders out to save rare Wright Building. Tenants and owners
of a West Side co-operative are fighting to save their home - a rare Frank
Lloyd Wright apartment building - from the wrecking ball... Each of the 46
units has its own exterior entrance facing a once handsomely landscaped
interior courtyard. There are no hallways to heat or to provide hiding
places for thugs.
The typical
Chicago flat in 1895 when Wright designed the building was
cramped, and often light and fresh air failed to reach many of
the units. Wright meant his building to be a prototype for
better living condition for the poor... In 1930, the building
was converted into a co-operative project... Almost half of the
units are vacant, and about six have been gutted by fires...
Faced with possible court action condemning the building, the
residences sought help from Michael Brown, an attorney...
Architects estimate renovation costs would be from $11,000 to
$15,000 for each dwelling unit..."
In an article that was published in the Chicago Sun-Times,
February 20, 1972: "Hoping to save their historic building from
a demolition order, residents of Frank Lloyd Wright Francisco
Terrace Apartments began boarding up vacant flats Saturday.
Wright designed the building in 1895 as one of the first
"projects' for low-income families, and the complex at 237 N.
Francisco was converted to a co-operative in 1930. It is
believed Wright's last apartment building in Chicago. It faces
condemnation unless boarding-up is completed and a renovation
plan is approved in Housing Court. Each of the building's 46
apartments opens on the central courtyard, a startling
innovation in 1895. Tenants hope the building can be cleaned up
and renovated."
After
nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the Francisco Terrace
Apartments were demolished in March, 1974. With foresight,
original decorative elements were saved. According to Sinkevitch,
AIA Guide to Chicago, realtor John Baird, attorney
and historian Devereux Bowly, and architect Ben Weese salvaged
the architectural details. In 1978, Weese adapted Wright's plan,
creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard complex of seventeen
townhouses, incorporating original pieces from the Francisco
Terrace Apartments. This piece was salvaged, but never
incorporate into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments.
Stamped in block: "40 16. MPI X." Providence Architectural
Artifacts, Inc., Chicago.
Size:
Block: 16.125" Wide x 8" High x 4" Deep,
5" Deep with brace.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Terra Cotta block 1895 (1895 -
S.030).
Description: Original Frank Lloyd Wright designed terra cotta block salvaged
from the facade of the Francisco Terrace Apartments when it was demolished
in March 1974. One of Frank Lloyd Wright's early clients was real estate
attorney and developer Edward
C. Waller. After completing the
Waller (S.031)
and Francisco Terrace Apartments in 1895, Wright remodeled
Waller's home
(S.047) in River Forest in 1899. Two years later, Wright designed the Waller
Gates (S.065) and Stables (S.066). The Gates still stand, but the house and
stable were demolished. Waller also managed the
Rookery Building
(S.113) in Chicago,
and in 1905, he commissioned Wright to remodel the entrance and extensive
interior lobby. Waller owned 2,000 acres between the northern end of Lake
Michigan in Lake Charleviox. In 1909, Wright designed a Bathing (Swimming)
Pavillion (S.166) with a view of Lake Michigan. It was destroyed by fire in
the early 1920s. Waller's son hired Wright to design the
Midway Gardens
(S.180) in 1913.
According to Devereux Bowly,
The Poorhouse: Subsidized
Housing in Chicago, after Waller past away in 1931, the Francisco
Terrace Apartments were subdivided and sold off as twenty-two separate
parcels. As the west side of Chicago deteriorated, so did the Francisco
Terrace Apartments.
An article published on April 1959 in the Chicago
Sun-Times reported that the Wright structure shows signs of neglect. In an article that was published in the
Chicago Daily News, Dec 9, 1971, Dennis Byrne wrote: "The building now faces
demolition. West Siders out to save rare Wright Building. Tenants and owners
of a West Side co-operative are fighting to save their home - a rare Frank
Lloyd Wright apartment building - from the wrecking ball... Each of the 46
units has its own exterior entrance facing a once handsomely landscaped
interior courtyard. There are no hallways to heat or to provide hiding
places for thugs.
The typical
Chicago flat in 1895 when Wright designed the building was
cramped, and often light and fresh air failed to reach many of
the units. Wright meant his building to be a prototype for
better living condition for the poor... In 1930, the building
was converted into a co-operative project... Almost half of the
units are vacant, and about six have been gutted by fires...
Faced with possible court action condemning the building, the
residences sought help from Michael Brown, an attorney...
Architects estimate renovation costs would be from $11,000 to
$15,000 for each dwelling unit..."
In an article that was published in the Chicago Sun-Times,
February 20, 1972: "Hoping to save their historic building from
a demolition order, residents of Frank Lloyd Wright Francisco
Terrace Apartments began boarding up vacant flats Saturday.
Wright designed the building in 1895 as one of the first
"projects' for low-income families, and the complex at 237 N.
Francisco was converted to a co-operative in 1930. It is
believed Wright's last apartment building in Chicago. It faces
condemnation unless boarding-up is completed and a renovation
plan is approved in Housing Court. Each of the building's 46
apartments opens on the central courtyard, a startling
innovation in 1895. Tenants hope the building can be cleaned up
and renovated."
After
nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the Francisco Terrace
Apartments were demolished in March, 1974. With foresight,
original decorative elements were saved. According to Sinkevitch,
AIA Guide to Chicago, realtor John Baird, attorney
and historian Devereux Bowly, and architect Ben Weese salvaged
the architectural details. In 1978, Weese adapted Wright's plan,
creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard complex of seventeen
townhouses, incorporating original pieces from the Francisco
Terrace Apartments. This piece was salvaged, but never
incorporate into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments.
Stamped in block: "40 16. MPI X." Providence Architectural
Artifacts, Inc., Chicago.
Size:
Block: 16.375" Wide x 3.5" High x 4" Deep, 7.25" High with
stand.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Traverse Section Plan 1895 (1895 -
S.030).
Description: Traverse Section of the entrance
side of the building from the courtyard. Plan illustrates the
stairway towers. Stairways were located within four towers at
the interior corners. The stairways opened onto an upper balcony
that framed the courtyard. Decorative
terra cotta designs were above the opening from the
stairwell to the balcony on all four corners, allowing
additional light into the stairwell. Test lower left: "Detail of
Traverse Section." Text lower right: "Flat Building For Mr. E.
C. Waller. Francisco Street and Walnut. Frank L:. Wright, Arch't.
Dec 1, 1895." Published in Frank
Lloyd Wright Monograph 1887-1901, Pfeiffer, 1986/1991, Plate 164.
Size:
10 x 8 B&W copy photograph.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Front Elevation and Detail of Terra
Cotta Tower 1895 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Upper illustration: "Front
Elevation, Main Entrance." Lower illustration: "Detail of Terra
Cotta of Tower." Plan illustrates the terra cotta detail of the
stairway towers. Stairways were located within four towers at
the interior corners. The stairways opened onto an upper balcony
that framed the courtyard. Decorative
terra cotta designs were above the opening from the
stairwell to the balcony on all four corners, allowing
additional light into the stairwell. Frank Lloyd Wright designed
the Francisco Terrace Apartments Mr. E. C. Waller. Published in
Frank
Lloyd Wright Monograph 1887-1901,
Pfeiffer, 1986/1991, Plate 164.
Size:
10 x 8 B&W copy photograph.
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Courtyard 1971.
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Detail of the Francisco Terrace Apartments Courtyard
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Window Detail 1972.
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Detail, Francisco Terrace Apartments Window 1972.
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Original Francisco Terrace Apartments Decorative Terra
Cotta blocks incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments. Published in
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Decorative Terra Cotta block 1895
(1895 - S.030).
Description: Original Frank Lloyd Wright designed
terra cotta block salvaged from the facade of the Francisco
Terrace Apartments when it was demolished in March 1974. From
the street a decorative terra cotta archway opened into a
central open courtyard. The Francisco Terrace Apartments were
built around a central courtyard. Most units had a front and
back door. The front door opened into the garden courtyard.
Stairways were located within four towers at the interior
corners. The stairways opened onto an upper balcony that framed
the courtyard. This decorative terra cotta design was above the
opening from the stairwell to the balcony on all four corners,
allowing additional light into the stairwell. These pieces were
decorative on both the inside and outside. This was one of eight
original pieces.
Edward
C. Waller was one of Frank Lloyd Wright's early clients. He was a
real estate attorney and developer. After completing the
Waller
(S.031) and Francisco Terrace Apartments in 1895, Wright
remodeled
Waller's home
(S.047) in River Forest in 1899. Two
years later, Wright designed the Waller Gates (S.065) and
Stables (S.066). The Gates still stand, but the house and stable
were demolished. Waller also managed the
Rookery Building
in
Chicago, and in 1905, he commissioned Wright to remodel the
entrance and extensive interior lobby. Waller owned 2,000 acres
between the northern end of Lake Michigan in Lake Charleviox. In
1909, Wright designed a Bathing (Swimming) Pavillion (S.166)
with a view of Lake Michigan. It was destroyed by fire in the
early 1920s. Waller's son hired Wright to design the
Midway Gardens
(S.180) in 1913.
According to Devereux Bowly,
The Poorhouse: Subsidized
Housing in Chicago, after
Waller past away in 1931, the Francisco Terrace Apartments were
subdivided and sold off as twenty-two separate parcels. As the
west side of Chicago deteriorated, so did the Francisco Terrace
Apartments. An article published on April 1959 in the Chicago
Sun-Times reported that the Wright structure shows signs of
neglect.
In an article that was published
in the Chicago Daily News, Dec 9, 1971, Dennis Byrne wrote: "The
building now faces demolition. West Siders out to save rare
Wright Building. Tenants and owners of a West Side co-operative
are fighting to save their home - a rare Frank Lloyd Wright
apartment building - from the wrecking ball... Each of the 46
units has its own exterior entrance facing a once handsomely
landscaped interior courtyard. There are no hallways to heat or
to provide hiding places for thugs.
The typical Chicago flat in 1895
when Wright designed the building was cramped, and often light
and fresh air failed to reach many of the units. Wright meant
his building to be a prototype for better living condition for
the poor... In 1930, the building was converted into a
co-operative project... Almost half of the units are vacant, and
about six have been gutted by fires... Faced with possible court
action condemning the building, the residences sought help from
Michael Brown, an attorney... Architects estimate renovation
costs would be from $11,000 to $15,000 for each dwelling
unit..."
In an article that was published
in the Chicago Sun-Times, February 20, 1972: "Hoping to save
their historic building from a demolition order, residents of
Frank Lloyd Wright Francisco Terrace Apartments began boarding
up vacant flats Saturday. Wright designed the building in 1895
as one of the first 'projects" for low-income families, and the
complex at 237 N. Francisco was converted to a co-operative in
1930. It is believed Wright's last apartment building in
Chicago. It faces condemnation unless boarding-up is completed
and a renovation plan is approved in Housing Court. Each of the
building's 46 apartments opens on the central courtyard, a
startling innovation in 1895. Tenants hope the building can be
cleaned up and renovated."
After nearly eight decades, and
years of neglect the Francisco Terrace Apartments were
demolished in March, 1974. With foresight, original decorative
elements were saved. According to Sinkevitch and Petersen,
AIA Guide to Chicago, realtor
John Baird, attorney and historian Devereux Bowly, and architect Ben Weese salvaged the
architectural details. In 1978, Weese adapted Wright's plan,
creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard complex of seventeen
townhouses, incorporating original pieces from the Francisco
Terrace Apartments. This piece was salvaged, but never
incorporate into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments.
Stamped in base: "276 AB6" and "12".
Size: Block: 9.5" Wide x 10.5" High x 4"
Deep, 9.25" High.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Decorative Terra
Cotta block 1895 (1895 - S.030).
Description:
Original Frank Lloyd Wright designed terra
cotta block salvaged from the facade of the Francisco Terrace
Apartments when it was demolished in March 1974. From the street a
decorative terra cotta archway opened into a central open courtyard.
The Francisco Terrace Apartments were built around the central
courtyard. Most units had a front and back door. The front door
opened into the garden courtyard. Stairways were located within four
towers on all four interior corners. The stairways opened onto an
upper balcony that framed the courtyard. Terra cotta pieces were
finished on the interior and exterior sides.
Decorative Terra Cotta sets were part of the stairway towers on all
four corners of the courtyard. Thirteen pieces made one complete
set. Eight sets in all, two in each corner. Four sets were used in
the 1978 reconstruction of the Francisco Terrace Apartments in Oak
Park. Four sets were left unused. This piece formed the center
column of the design and was one of eight original pieces.
After nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the Francisco
Terrace Apartments were demolished in March, 1974. With foresight,
original decorative elements were saved. According to Sinkevitch and
Petersen, AIA Guide to Chicago, realtor John Baird, attorney and
historian Devereux Bowly, and architect Ben Weese salvaged the
architectural details. In 1978, Weese adapted Wright's plan,
creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard complex of seventeen
townhouses, incorporating original pieces from the Francisco Terrace
Apartments. This piece was salvaged, but never incorporate into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. Stamped in base: "276
AB5" and "12".
Size:
Block: 7.5" Wide x 8" High x 8" Deep.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Decorative
Terra Cotta block 1895 (1895 - S.030).
Description:
Original Frank Lloyd Wright designed terra
cotta block salvaged from the facade of the Francisco Terrace
Apartments when it was demolished in March 1974. From the street
a decorative terra cotta archway opened into a central open
courtyard. The Francisco Terrace Apartments were built around
the central courtyard. Most units had a front and back door. The
front door opened into the garden courtyard. Stairways were
located within four towers on all four interior corners. The
stairways opened onto an upper balcony that framed the
courtyard. Terra cotta pieces were finished on the interior and
exterior sides.
Decorative Terra Cotta sets were part of the stairway towers on
all four corners of the courtyard. Thirteen pieces made one
complete set. Eight sets in all, two in each corner. Four sets
were used in the 1978 reconstruction of the Francisco Terrace
Apartments in Oak Park. Four sets were left unused. This piece
formed the center left or right side of the design and was one
of sixteen original pieces.
After
nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the Francisco Terrace
Apartments were demolished in March, 1974. With foresight,
original decorative elements were saved. According to Sinkevitch
and Petersen, AIA Guide to Chicago, realtor John Baird, attorney
and historian Devereux Bowly, and architect Ben Weese salvaged
the architectural details. In 1978, Weese adapted Wright's plan,
creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard complex of seventeen
townhouses, incorporating original pieces from the Francisco
Terrace Apartments. This piece was salvaged, but never
incorporate into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments.
Size:
Block: 6.75" Wide x 12.25" High x 9" Deep.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Terra Cotta
Cornice Inside Corner Panel, 1895 (1895 - S.030).
Description:
Original Frank Lloyd Wright designed terra
cotta cornice panel salvaged from the facade of the Francisco
Terrace Apartments when it was demolished in March 1974. The
ornamental cornice was hand-sculptured by Kristian Schneider for
the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company, Chicago, Illinois. One of
Frank Lloyd Wright's early clients was real estate attorney and
developer Edward Waller. After completing the Waller (S.031) and
Francisco Terrace Apartments in 1895, Wright remodeled Waller's
home (S.047) in River Forest in 1899. Two years later, Wright
designed the Waller Gates (S.065) and Stables (S.066). The Gates
still stand, but the house and stable were demolished. Waller
also managed the Rookery Building in Chicago, and in 1905, he
commissioned Wright to remodel the entrance and extensive
interior lobby. Waller owned 2,000 acres between the northern
end of Lake Michigan in Lake Charleviox. In 1909, Wright
designed a Bathing (Swimming) Pavillion (S.166) with a view of
Lake Michigan. It was destroyed by fire in the early 1920s.
Waller's son hired Wright to design the Midway Gardens (S.180)
in 1913.
According to Devereux Bowly, The Poorhouse: Subsidized Housing
in Chicago, after Waller past away in 1931, the Francisco
Terrace Apartments were subdivided and sold off as twenty-two
separate parcels. As the west side of Chicago deteriorated, so
did the Francisco Terrace Apartments. An article published on
April 1959 in the Chicago Sun-Times reported that the Wright
structure shows signs of neglect.
In an article that was published in the Chicago Daily News, Dec
9, 1971, Dennis Byrne wrote: "The building now faces demolition.
West Siders out to save rare Wright Building. Tenants and owners
of a West Side co-operative are fighting to save their home - a
rare Frank Lloyd Wright apartment building - from the wrecking
ball... Each of the 46 units has its own exterior entrance
facing a once handsomely landscaped interior courtyard. There
are no hallways to heat or to provide hiding places for thugs.
The typical Chicago flat in 1895 when Wright designed the
building was cramped, and often light and fresh air failed to
reach many of the units. Wright meant his building to be a
prototype for better living condition for the poor... In 1930,
the building was converted into a co-operative project... Almost
half of the units are vacant, and about six have been gutted by
fires... Faced with possible court action condemning the
building, the residences sought help from Michael Brown, an
attorney... Architects estimate renovation costs would be from
$11,000 to $15,000 for each dwelling unit..."
In an article that was published in the Chicago Sun-Times,
February 20, 1972: "Hoping to save their historic building from
a demolition order, residents of Frank Lloyd Wright Francisco
Terrace Apartments began boarding up vacant flats Saturday.
Wright designed the building in 1895 as one of the first
‘projects’ for low-income families, and the complex at 237 N.
Francisco was converted to a co-operative in 1930. It is
believed Wright’s last apartment building in Chicago. It faces
condemnation unless boarding-up is completed and a renovation
plan is approved in Housing Court. Each of the building’s 46
apartments opens on the central courtyard, a startling
innovation in 1895. Tenants hope the building can be cleaned up
and renovated."
After
nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the Francisco Terrace
Apartments were demolished in March, 1974. With foresight,
original decorative elements were saved. According to Sinkevitch
and Petersen, AIA Guide to Chicago, realtor John Baird, attorney
and historian Devereux Bowly, and architect Ben Weese salvaged
the architectural details. In 1978, Weese adapted Wright's plan,
creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard complex of seventeen
townhouses, incorporating original pieces from the Francisco
Terrace Apartments. This piece was salvaged, but never
incorporate into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments.Wright: 68 Pounds. Providence Urban Remains, Chicago.
Size:
Inside corner panel: 20.15" Wide x
8.25" High x 10.25" Deep.
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Date:
1895
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Terra Cotta Cornice Fragment 1895
(1895 - S.030).
Description: Original Frank Lloyd
Wright designed terra cotta cornice fragment salvaged from the
facade of the Francisco Terrace Apartments when it was
demolished in March 1974. The ornamental cornice was
hand-sculptured by Kristian Schneider for the Northwestern Terra
Cotta Company, Chicago, Illinois. One of Frank Lloyd Wright's
early clients was real estate attorney and developer
Edward
C. Waller. After completing the Waller (S.031) and Francisco
Terrace Apartments in 1895, Wright remodeled Waller's home
(S.047) in River Forest in 1899. Two years later, Wright
designed the Waller Gates (S.065) and Stables (S.066). The Gates
still stand, but the house and stable were demolished. Waller
also managed the Rookery Building in Chicago, and in 1905, he
commissioned Wright to remodel the entrance and extensive
interior lobby. Waller owned 2,000 acres between the northern
end of Lake Michigan in Lake Charleviox. In 1909, Wright
designed a Bathing (Swimming) Pavillion (S.166) with a view of
Lake Michigan. It was destroyed by fire in the early 1920s.
Waller's son hired Wright to design the Midway Gardens (S.180)
in 1913.
According to
Devereux Bowly, The Poorhouse: Subsidized Housing in Chicago,
after Waller past away in 1931, the Francisco Terrace Apartments
were subdivided and sold off as twenty-two separate parcels. As
the west side of Chicago deteriorated, so did the Francisco
Terrace Apartments. An article published on April 1959 in the
Chicago Sun-Times reported that the Wright structure shows signs
of neglect.
In an article
that was published in the Chicago Daily News, Dec 9, 1971,
Dennis Byrne wrote: "The building now faces demolition. West
Siders out to save rare Wright Building. Tenants and owners of a
West Side co-operative are fighting to save their home - a rare
Frank Lloyd Wright apartment building - from the wrecking
ball... Each of the 46 units has its own exterior entrance
facing a once handsomely landscaped interior courtyard. There
are no hallways to heat or to provide hiding places for thugs.
The typical Chicago flat in 1895 when Wright designed the
building was cramped, and often light and fresh air failed to
reach many of the units. Wright meant his building to be a
prototype for better living condition for the poor... In 1930,
the building was converted into a co-operative project... Almost
half of the units are vacant, and about six have been gutted by
fires... Faced with possible court action condemning the
building, the residences sought help from Michael Brown, an
attorney... Architects estimate renovation costs would be from
$11,000 to $15,000 for each dwelling unit..."
In an article that was published in the Chicago Sun-Times,
February 20, 1972: "Hoping to save their historic building from
a demolition order, residents of Frank Lloyd Wright Francisco
Terrace Apartments began boarding up vacant flats Saturday.
Wright designed the building in 1895 as one of the first
"projects" for low-income families, and the complex at 237 N.
Francisco was converted to a co-operative in 1930. It is
believed Wright's last apartment building in Chicago. It faces
condemnation unless boarding-up is completed and a renovation
plan is approved in Housing Court. Each of the building's 46
apartments opens on the central courtyard, a startling
innovation in 1895. Tenants hope the building can be cleaned up
and renovated."
After nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the Francisco
Terrace Apartments were demolished in March, 1974. With
foresight, original decorative elements were saved. According to
Sinkevitch and Petersen, AIA Guide to Chicago, realtor John
Baird, attorney and historian Devereux Bowly, and architect Ben
Weese salvaged the architectural details. In 1978, Weese adapted
Wright's plan, creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard complex
of seventeen townhouses, incorporating original pieces from the
Francisco Terrace Apartments. This piece was salvaged, but never
incorporate into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments.
Size:
Fragment: 8" Wide x 5.75" High x 4" Deep.
Providence Urban Remains, Chicago.
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Date:
1900
Title:
Architectural Review, VII #6, June 1900, Francisco Terrace
Apartments 1900 (1895 - S.030).
Author:
Spencer, Robert C., Jr
Description:
Excerpt and illustration of the Francisco Terrace Apartments
published in The Architectural Review, June 1900, p.71. "The
building known as "Francisco Terrace" is for a much humbler
class of tenants and is unique in its arrangement of flats in
two tiers above a large court, from which, by way of four
corners staircase towers and a continuous balcony or elevated
walk, access is gained to the second-story suites. At a rental
of twelve dollars a month for four rooms, its tenants enjoy
quieter, more wholesome and more elegant surroundings with the
janitor's service and steam heat, than can be obtained in the
ordinary "flat" for twice that some." Illustration. Top left:
"Transverse Section," Cutaway of west elevation. Top Center:
Ground plan including layout of garden court. Top right:
"Francisco St. Elevation." Far left and right: Photograph of
East end of courtyard. Left and right: Side elevation and
cross-section of courtyard side. Text banner: "Francisco
Terrace. An Arrangement of Four Room Flats with Independent
Entrance, Rear Porch, Store Cellar and Water Closet for Each.
Public Baths for Men and for Women. Steam Heat and Janitor
Service. General Stairways at Corners of Court Connecting First
and Second Story Walks and Basement Alley-ways. Rear Stair to
Basement for Each Flat. Entrances to Basement from Street and
Alley." Center photograph: Sullivanesque terra-cotta arched
entrance to interior courtyard. Lower center illustration:
Ground floor plan. Note: This floor plan shows twenty-two units
on the ground floor. Four on the front street side, seven each
on the left and right and four on the back side. The center and
top right units were enlarged, which eliminated a fifth unit on
the back end. A detailed variation of the floor plan was
published in Wright 1885-1916, Pfeiffer, 2011, p.65, and shows
five units along the backside.
Size:
8.5 x 8.25 Color Photograph.
Pages: Pp 65
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Side elevation and cross-section
of courtyard side. Text banner: "Francisco Terrace. An
Arrangement of Four Room Flats with Independent Entrance,
Rear Porch, Store Cellar and Water Closet for Each. Public
Baths for Men and for Women. Steam Heat and Janitor Service.
General Stairways at Corners of Court Connecting First and
Second Story Walks and Basement Alley-ways. Rear Stair to
Basement for Each Flat. Entrances to Basement from Street
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Sullivanesque
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Date:
1903
Title:
The Brickbuilder - September 1903 (Published monthly by Rogers &
Manson Boston)
Author: Spencer, Robert C. Jr.
Description:
"Brick Architecture in and about Chicago." An article that
includes the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. It includes extensive
descriptions, and images of the
The Winslow Stable (1894 -
S.025); Francis Apartments (1895 - S.032);
Heller (2) (1896 -
S.038); Husser (1899 - S.046);
Charnley (1891 - S.009);
Francisco Terrace (1895 - S.030);
Winslow (1894 - S.024);
Moore
I (1895 - S.034). Very helpful in dating photographs of Wright's
early. Excerpts:
The "Francisco" apartments out on the west side, widely known as
" Honeymoon Terrace," is another building designed on novel
lines for collective housing by the same architect. One view
shows an angle of the great courtyard which is treated as a
small public garden and on which the majority of the apartment
entrances face. The other gives a glimpse of the court through
the main portal on Francisco Street. A staircase at each angle
gives access to a gallery extending all around the porch from
which the tenants enter their respective suites of three and
four rooms. The premises, particularly the gardens, are kept
with scrupulous care and the apartments are very popular with
young married people of modest means who have no small
incumbrances. (Digital edition.) (Sweeney 54)
Size:
10 x 13
Pages: Pp 178-187
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Date:
Circa 1935
Title:
Francisco Terrace and Waller Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
Description:
Viewed from the Southwest, the Francisco Terrace Apartments are
on the left, Waller Apartments (1895 - S.031) on the right. The
Francisco Terrace and Waller Apartments were both designed as
low income housing in 1895. Although the Francisco Terrace
Apartments were designed first, they was constructed after the
Waller Apartments. The Francisco Terrace Apartments were built
adjacent to and behind the
Waller Apartments, and connected on
the West side. Many architectural details found in the
Waller Apartments are also evident in the Francisco Terrace Apartments.
It consisted of forty-four units (possibly forty-five). All
apartments faced and were accessed from the inner garden
courtyard except those facing the street. Instead of hallways,
Wright designed each corner of the courtyard with a tower that
enclosed stairs that opened to a wooden gallery which gave
access to the second floor units. After nearly eight decades,
and years of neglect the Francisco Terrace Apartments were
demolished in March, 1974. In 1978, decorative elements were
salvaged, including the Sullivanesque terra-cotta arched
entrance, and reconstructed on a smaller scale in Oak Park,
creating seventeen townhouses. Photographed by
Gilman
Lane. Etched into the negative, bottom left corner
"67365."
Size:
10 x 8 B&W photograph.
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Date:
Circa 1935
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Viewed from the West elevation and
the courtyard through the Sullivanesque terra-cotta arched
entrance. Stairs on the left lead to a small landing with three
doors. The left and right doors open to the two lower units. The
center door appears to lead up to the corner unit on the second
floor. The archway leads to the inner garden courtyard. Designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright as one of Chicago's first low income
housing in 1895. Although the Francisco Terrace Apartments were
designed first, they was constructed after the
Waller Apartments. The Francisco Terrace Apartments were built adjacent
to and behind the Waller Apartments, and connected on the West
side. Many architectural details found in the
Waller Apartments
are also evident in the Francisco Terrace Apartments. It
consisted of forty-four units (possibly forty-five). All
apartments faced and were accessed from the inner garden
courtyard except those facing the street. Instead of hallways,
Wright designed each corner of the courtyard with a tower that
enclosed stairs that opened to a wooden gallery which gave
access to the second floor units. After nearly eight decades,
and years of neglect the Francisco Terrace Apartments were
demolished in March, 1974. In 1978, decorative elements were
salvaged, including the Sullivanesque terra-cotta arched
entrance, and reconstructed on a smaller scale in Oak Park,
creating seventeen townhouses. Photographed by
Gilman
Lane. Etched into the negative, bottom left corner "67364."
Size:
10 x 8 B&W photograph.
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Date:
Circa 1935
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40
(1895 - S.030).
Description: Viewed from the
West of the courtyard from the Sullivanesque terra-cotta arched
entrance. Stairs on the left lead to a small landing with three
doors. The left and right doors open to the two lower units. The
center door appears to lead up to the corner unit on the second
floor. The archway leads to the inner garden courtyard. In the
September 1903, The Brickbuilder, Spencer, Robert C. Jr. wrote:
"The "Francisco" apartments out on the west side, widely known
as " Honeymoon Terrace," is another building designed on novel
lines for collective housing by the same architect... the great
courtyard is treated as a small public garden and on which the
majority of the apartment entrances face... A staircase at each
angle gives access to a gallery extending all around the porch
from which the tenants enter their respective suites of three
and four rooms. The premises, particularly the gardens, are kept
with scrupulous care and the apartments are very popular with
young married people of modest means who have no small
incumbrances." Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as one of
Chicago's first low income housing in 1895. Although the
Francisco Terrace Apartments were designed first, they was
constructed after the
Waller Apartments. The Francisco Terrace
Apartments were built adjacent to and behind the
Waller Apartments, and connected on the West side. Many architectural
details found in the
Waller Apartments are also evident in the
Francisco Terrace Apartments. It consisted of forty-four units
(possibly forty-five). All apartments faced and were accessed
from the inner garden courtyard except those facing the street.
Instead of hallways, Wright designed each corner of the
courtyard with a tower that enclosed stairs that opened to a
wooden gallery which gave access to the second floor units.
After nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the Francisco
Terrace Apartments were demolished in March, 1974. In 1978,
decorative elements were salvaged, including the Sullivanesque
terra-cotta arched entrance, and reconstructed on a smaller
scale in Oak Park, creating seventeen townhouses. Photographed
by
Gilman
Lane. Etched into the negative, bottom left corner "67363."
Size:
10 x 8 B&W
photograph.
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40 (1895 - S.030).
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Date:
1938
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments 1938 (1895 -
S.030).
Description: View of the
inner courtyard. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as one of
Chicago's first low income housing in 1895. Although the
Francisco Terrace Apartments were designed first, they was
constructed after the Waller Apartments. The Francisco Terrace
Apartments were built adjacent to and behind the Waller
Apartments, and connected on the West side. Many architectural
details found in the Waller Apartments are also evident in the
Francisco Terrace Apartments. It consisted of forty-four units
(possibly forty-five). All apartments faced and were accessed
from the inner garden courtyard except those facing the street.
Instead of hallways, Wright designed each corner of the
courtyard with a tower that enclosed stairs that opened to a
wooden gallery which gave access to the second floor units.
“Open towers with elevated roofs are located at each corner of
the block; these contain the public stairways, and from them
circulation to the front doors of the upstairs courtyard flats
is by means of an overhanging gallery running continuously
around the court. The high, close-set spindles of the gallery
railing is a typical "early Wright" touch...” Grant Manson.
Published in
Frank
Lloyd Wright to 1910, Manson, 1958, p.83. Photographed by
Grant Carpenter Manson. Courtesy of the bldg. 51 archive.
Size:
6.5 x 10 B&W
photograph.
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Date:
1957
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1957 (1895 - S.030).
Description: View of the entrance to the
Francisco Terrace Apartments. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in
1895, demolished in 1974. It consisted of forty-four units
(possibly forty-five). All apartments faced and were accessed
from the inner garden courtyard except those facing the street.
Instead of hallways, Wright designed each corner of the
courtyard with a tower that enclosed stairs that opened to a
wooden gallery which gave access to the second floor units.
Published in
Frank Lloyd Wright to 1910,
Manson, 1958, p.82.
Size:
10 x 7 B&W photograph.
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Date:
1957
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1957
(1895 - S.030).
Description:
View of the entrance to the Francisco
Terrace Apartments. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1895,
demolished in 1974. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Francisco
Terrace Apartments. 4-2. Francisco Terrace Apartments. Ext.
Detail of entrance arch. Chicago, IL, USA. 1895, 1971. Wright,
Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Published in
Frank Lloyd Wright to 1910,
Manson, 1958, p.82. Acquired from the archives of the University
of Virginia.
Size:
35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass,
plastic mount.
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Date:
1959
Description: Francisco Terrace
Apartments (1895 - S.030) 1959. Caption on verso: "The Sullivan influence is
seen again in the arch of court building at 253 N. Francisco. This is one of
the Wright structures that shows signs of neglect." Stamped "Apr 13, 1959".
Label on verso: "Chicago Sun-Times. Date: 4/10/59. Photographer: Larson.
Title: Wright Homes... Location: 253 N. Francisco. Caption: Building at 253
N. Francisco designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright."
Acquired from the archives of the Chicago Sun
Times.
Size:
Original 7.5 x 10 B&W Print.
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Date:
1971
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments 1971 (1895 - S.030).
Description: View of the entrance to the
Francisco Terrace Apartments. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in
1895, demolished in 1974. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. -
Francisco Terrace Apartments. 4-3. Francisco Terrace Apartments.
Ext. Detail of entrance arch. Chicago, IL, USA. 1895, 1971.
Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the
archives of the University of Virginia.
Size:
35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.
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Date:
1971
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments 1971 (1895 - S.030). View of the
entrance to the Francisco Terrace Apartments. Designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright in 1895, demolished in 1974. Text on sleeve:
"Wright, F. L. - Francisco Terrace Apartments. 4-4. Francisco
Terrace Apartments. Ext. Detail of entrance arch. Chicago, IL,
USA. 1895, 1971. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC."
Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.
Description: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between
glass, plastic mount.
Size:
35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.
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Date:
1971
Photographer: Steve Perraud
Description: Francisco Terrace
Apartments Courtyard (1895 - S.030) 1971. Clipping on verso: "(Caption) The
two-story building at 237 N. Francisco was designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright in
1895 for low-income families. The building now faces demolition. Photo by
Steve Perraud. W. Siders out to save rare Wright Building. By Dennis Byrne.
Tenants and owners of a West Side co-operative are fighting to save their
home - a rare Frank
Lloyd Wright
apartment building - from the wrecking ball... ¶ Each of the 46 units has
its own exterior entrance facing a once handsomely landscaped interior
courtyard. There are no hallways to heat or to provide hiding places for
thugs. ¶ The typical Chicago flat in 1895 when Wright designed the building
was cramped, and often light and fresh air failed to reach many of the
units. ¶ Wright meant his building to be a prototype for better living
condition for the poor... ¶ In 1930, the building was converted into a
co-operative project... ¶ Almost half of the units are vacant, and about six
have been gutted by fires... ¶ Faced with possible court action condemning
the building, the residences sought help from Michael Brown, an attorney...
¶ Architects estimate renovation costs would be from $11,000 to $15,000 for
each dwelling unit..." Stamped on verso: "Chicago Daily News. Dec 9, 1971."
Acquired from the archives of the Chicago Daily
News.
Size:
Original 10 x 8 B&W Print.
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Date:
1972 Description: Francisco Terrace Apartments
Courtyard, Chicago (1895 - S.030) 1972. Clipping on verso: "Hoping to save
their historic building from a demolition order, residents of Frank Lloyd
Wright Francisco Terrace Apartments began boarding up vacant flats Saturday.
Wright designed the building in 1895 as one of the first "projects" for
low-income families, and the complex at 237 N. Francisco was converted to a
co-operative in 1930. It is believed Wright's last apartment building in
Chicago. It faces condemnation unless boarding-up is completed and a
renovation plan is approved in Housing Court. (Sun-Times Photo by Larry
Graff). (Caption) Each of the building's 46 apartments opens on the central
courtyard, a startling innovation in 1895. Tenants hope the building can be
cleaned up and renovated." Stamped on verso: "Chicago Sun-Times. Feb 20,
1972." From the archives of the Chicago Sun
Times.
Size:
8 x 6 Print, High res image
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Date: 1972
Photographer: Larry Graff
Description: Francisco Terrace Apartments
Window Detail, Chicago (1895 - S.030) 1972. Clipping on verso: "Tenants Help
battle to save Francisco "project". Hoping to save their historic building
from a demolition order, residents of Frank Lloyd Wright Francisco Terrace
Apartments began boarding up vacant flats Saturday. Wright designed the
building in 1895 as one of the first "projects" for low-income families, and
the complex at 237 N. Francisco was converted to a co-operative in 1930. It
is believed Wright's last apartment building in Chicago. It faces
condemnation unless boarding-up is completed and a renovation plan is
approved in Housing Court. (Sun-Times Photo by Larry Graff)." Stamped on
verso: "Chicago Sun-Times. Feb 20, 1972." From
the archives of the Chicago Sun Times.
Size:
8 x 6 Print, High res image
S#: 1909.09.0410
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Date:
1974
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1974
(1895 - S.030).
Description:
Copy photograph of original Francisco
Terrace Apartments before they were demolished in March of 1974.
Possibly the last photograph taken by Thomas A Heinz before
demolition. View of West elevation. Windows are broken and some
are boarded up with doors from the interior. Graffiti is
scrawled at street level. Weeds and rubble cover the parkway.
Entrance archway leads to inner courtyard. Attempts were made by
the residence to save the building. After nearly eight decades,
and years of neglect the Francisco Terrace Apartments were
demolished in March, 1974. According to Sinkevitch,
AIA Guide to Chicago, realtor John Baird, attorney and historian
Devereux Bowly, and architect Ben Weese salvaged the
architectural details. In 1978, Weese adapted Wright's plan,
creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard complex of seventeen
townhouses, incorporating original pieces from the Francisco
Terrace Apartments. Photographed by Thomas A Heinz. Published in
The Vision of Frank Lloyd
Wright. Heinz, 2000,
p.281.
Size:
10 x 6 color photograph.
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Date:
1974
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments, Chicago, Illinois, Entrance Circa
1974 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Copy photograph of original
Francisco Terrace Apartments before they were demolished in
March of 1974. View of the entrance to the center courtyard.
Graffiti is scrawled at entrance. Debris is seen in the
courtyard. The entrance archway leads to inner courtyard.
Attempts were made by the residence to save the building. After
nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the Francisco Terrace
Apartments were demolished in March, 1974. Efforts were made by
Ben Weese and John Baird, with the support of historian Devereux
Bowly, to salvage the architectural details. In 1978, Weese
adapted Wright's plan, creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard
complex of seventeen townhouses, incorporating original pieces
from the Francisco Terrace Apartments. Photographed by Ron
Gordon. Copy of photograph published in
Inland Architect,
February, 1976, p.18.
Size:
7.75 x 5 B&W copy photograph.
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Date:
1974
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments, Chicago, Illinois, interior
Courtyard Circa 1974 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Copy photograph of original
Francisco Terrace Apartments before they were demolished in
March of 1974. View of the interior courtyard from the second
level. Attempts were made by the residence to save the building.
After nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the Francisco
Terrace Apartments were demolished in March, 1974. Efforts were
made by Ben Weese and John Baird, with the support of historian
Devereux Bowly, to salvage the architectural details. In 1978,
Weese adapted Wright's plan, creating on a smaller scale, a
courtyard complex of seventeen townhouses, incorporating
original pieces from the Francisco Terrace Apartments.
Photographed by Ron Gordon. Copy of photograph published in
Inland Architect,
February, 1976, p.19.
Size:
7.75 x 5 B&W copy photograph.
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Date:
1978
Title:
The Poorhouse, Subsidized Housing in Chicago, 1895-1976 (Hard
Cover DJ) (Published by Southern Illinois University Press,
Carbondale and Edwardsville; Feffer & Simons, Inc. London and
Amsterdam.)
Author: Bowly, Devereux Jr.
Description:
Excerpt from pages 1-4: "The first subsidized housing in
Chicago, Francisco Terrace, was a
forty-four unit "model tenement" which stood until 1974 at 255
North Francisco Avenue, three and one-half miles west of the
loop. Designed in 1895 by Frank Lloyd Wright, then a
twenty-six-year-old little known architect, it is a classic in
the history of low income housing. The most important aspect of
Francisco Terrace was the way it was laid out. It filled the
perimeter of its mid-block rectangular site, completely
enclosing a courtyard in the center. Constructed of brick, with
terra-cotta cornice and trim, it was only two stories tall, and
had a tunnel-like passageway connecting the street to the
courtyard. All of The apartments faced the courtyard, except on
the street side of the building where there was a double roll of
apartments, the front ones of which opened to the sidewalk. The
four corners of the courtyard contained semi-enclosed stair
towers for access to a wooden gallery onto which the second
floor apartment opened. By having no hallways, but rather the
apartments open directly to the outside, Wright created the
feeling of a tiny village built around the square. This is in
stark contrast to later buildings, many of which have the
apartments opening too long, depressing hallways. Francisco
Terrace was built to a human scale, a characteristic of a lost
in later low-income housing. It was small enough so that people
knew their neighbors, and a feeling of community could exist.
The developer of the building was
Edward
C. Waller..." Includes two
photographs of the original Francisco Terrace Apartments, one of
which was printed on the cover. Note: The author was
instrumental in salvaging architectural details from the
building during demolition in March 1974 and assisting John
Baird and Ben Weese who in 1978 reconstructed the Francisco
Terrace Apartments in Oak Park. Original list price $15.00.
Size:
7.5 x 10.25
Pages: Pp 254
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Date:
2018
Title:
Francisco Terrace Apartments Site 2018 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Set of 11 images of the original
site of the Francisco Terrace Apartments before they were
demolished in March of 1974. The site has been vacant ever
since. The existing building on the right is the original
Waller Apartments (1895 - S.031). One of Frank Lloyd Wright's early
clients was real estate attorney and developer
Edward
C. Waller.
After completing the Waller and Francisco Terrace Apartments in
1895, Wright remodeled Waller's home (S.047) in River Forest in
1899. Two years later... See below.
Size:
Set of 11 high res 20 X
13.5 digital images.
ST#:
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Set of 11 images of the original site
of the Francisco Terrace Apartments before they were
demolished in March of 1974. The site has been vacant ever
since. The existing building on the right is the original
Waller Apartments (1895 - S.031). One of Frank Lloyd
Wright's early clients was real estate attorney and
developer Edward
C. Waller. After completing the Waller and
Francisco Terrace Apartments in 1895, Wright remodeled
Waller's home (S.047) in River Forest in 1899. Two years
later, Wright designed the Waller Gates (S.065) and Stables
(S.066). The Gates still stand, but the house and stable
were demolished. Waller also managed the Rookery Building in
Chicago, and in 1905, he commissioned Wright to remodel the
entrance and extensive interior lobby. Waller owned 2,000
acres between the northern end of Lake Michigan in Lake Charleviox. In 1909, Wright designed a Bathing (Swimming)
Pavilion (S.166) with a view of Lake Michigan. It was
destroyed by fire in the early 1920s. Waller's son hired
Wright to design the Midway Gardens (S.180) in 1913.
According to Devereux Bowly, The Poorhouse: Subsidized
Housing in Chicago, after Waller past away in 1931, the
Francisco Terrace Apartments were subdivided and sold off as
twenty-two separate parcels. As the west side of Chicago
deteriorated, so did the Francisco Terrace Apartments. An
article published on April 1959 in the Chicago Sun-Times
reported that the Wright structure shows signs of neglect.
In an article that was published in the Chicago Daily News,
Dec 9, 1971, Dennis Byrne wrote: "The building now faces
demolition. West Siders out to save rare Wright Building.
Tenants and owners of a West Side co-operative are fighting
to save their home - a rare Frank Lloyd Wright apartment
building - from the wrecking ball... Each of the 46 units
has its own exterior entrance facing a once handsomely
landscaped interior courtyard. There are no hallways to heat
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typical Chicago flat in 1895 when Wright designed the
building was cramped, and often light and fresh air failed
to reach many of the units. Wright meant his building to be
a prototype for better living condition for the poor... In
1930, the building was converted into a co-operative
project... Almost half of the units are vacant, and about
six have been gutted by fires... Faced with possible court
action condemning the building, the residences sought help
from Michael Brown, an attorney... Architects estimate
renovation costs would be from $11,000 to $15,000 for each
dwelling unit..."
In an article that was published in the Chicago Sun-Times,
February 20, 1972: "Hoping to save their historic building
from a demolition order, residents of Frank Lloyd Wright
Francisco Terrace Apartments began boarding up vacant flats
Saturday. Wright designed the building in 1895 as one of the
first "projects" for low-income families, and the complex at
237 N. Francisco was converted to a co-operative in 1930. It
is believed Wright's last apartment building in Chicago. It
faces condemnation unless boarding-up is completed and a
renovation plan is approved in Housing Court. Each of the
building's 46 apartments opens on the central courtyard, a
startling innovation in 1895. Tenants hope the building can
be cleaned up and renovated."
After nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the
Francisco Terrace Apartments were demolished in March, 1974.
According to Sinkevitch,
AIA Guide to Chicago,
realtor John Baird, attorney and historian
Devereux Bowly,
and architect Ben Weese salvaged the architectural details.
In 1978, Weese adapted Wright's plan, creating on a smaller
scale, a courtyard complex of seventeen townhouses,
incorporating original pieces from the Francisco Terrace
Apartments. Photographed by Douglas M. Steiner October 9,
2018. Copyright 2018. Set of 11 high res 20 X 13.5 digital
images.
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Terrace Apartments Site 2018 (1895 - S.030). View from the
Northwest. Original
Waller Apartments are on the right. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 9, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
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| 2) Francisco Terrace Apartments Site
2018 (1895 - S.030). View from the Northwest. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
9, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.08.0119-2) |
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| 3) Francisco Terrace Apartments Site
2018 (1895 - S.030). View from the Southwest. Original
Waller Apartments are on the right. Note round white spot in
brick wall on the bottom left hand corner of the
Waller Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 9, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.08.0119-3) |
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| 3A) Francisco Terrace Apartments
Circa 1970 (1895 - S.030). Photographed before demolition.
Note round white spot in brick wall on the bottom left hand
corner of the
Waller Apartments. Courtesy of William Storrer. |
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| 4) Francisco Terrace Apartments Site
2018 (1895 - S.030). View from the Southwest. Original
Waller Apartments are on the right. Photographed from the
same position photographed in the Storrer Image above (3A).
Note sidewalk bottom right corner. 20 x 13.5 digital images
photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 9, 2018.
Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.08.0119-4) |
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| 5) Francisco Terrace Apartments Site
2018 (1895 - S.030). View of possible original sidewalk. 20
x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 9, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.08.0119-5) |
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| 6) Francisco Terrace Apartments Site
2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail view of "white spot" seen in
Storrer photograph. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by
Douglas M. Steiner on October 9, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.08.0119-6) |
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| 7) Francisco Terrace Apartments Site
2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail view Southwest corner of
original site of Francisco Terrace Apartments. Grass area is
original site. To the right is apace between the original
buildings. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 9, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.08.0119-7) |
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| 8) Francisco Terrace Apartments Site
2018 (1895 - S.030). View of what could be original
foundation. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 9, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.08.0119-8) |
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| 9) Francisco Terrace Apartments Site
2018 (1895 - S.030). 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed
by Douglas M. Steiner on October 9, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.08.0119-9) |
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| 10) Francisco Terrace Apartments
Site 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of what could be part of
original building. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by
Douglas M. Steiner on October 9, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.08.0119-10) |
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| 11) Francisco Terrace Apartments
Site 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of what could be part of
original building. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by
Douglas M. Steiner on October 9, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.08.0119-11) |
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Date: 2018
Title:
Reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030).
Description: Set of 80 images of the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments built in Oak Park in
1978. According to Devereux Bowly,
The Poorhouse: Subsidized
Housing in Chicago, after Waller past away in 1931, the
Francisco Terrace Apartments were subdivided and sold off as
twenty-two separate parcels. As the west side of Chicago
deteriorated, so did the Francisco Terrace Apartments. In an
article that was published in the Chicago Sun-Times, February
20, 1972: "Hoping to save...
See below.
Size:
Set of 80 high res 20 X 13.5 digital images.
ST#:
2018.09.0119 (1-80) |
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additional images below. |
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Set of 80 images of the reconstructed
Francisco Terrace Apartments built in Oak Park in 1978.
According to Devereux Bowly, The Poorhouse: Subsidized
Housing in Chicago, after Waller past away in 1931, the
Francisco Terrace Apartments were subdivided and sold off as
twenty-two separate parcels. As the west side of Chicago
deteriorated, so did the Francisco Terrace Apartments. In an
article that was published in the Chicago Sun-Times,
February 20, 1972: "Hoping to save their historic building
from a demolition order, residents of Frank Lloyd Wright
Francisco Terrace Apartments began boarding up vacant flats
Saturday. Wright designed the building in 1895 as one of the
first "projects" for low-income families, and the complex at
237 N. Francisco was converted to a co-operative in 1930. It
is believed Wright's last apartment building in Chicago. It
faces condemnation unless boarding-up is completed and a
renovation plan is approved in |
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Housing Court. Each of the building's
46 apartments opens on the central courtyard, a
startling innovation in 1895. Tenants hope the building can
be cleaned up and renovated."
After nearly eight decades, and years of neglect the
Francisco Terrace Apartments were demolished in March, 1974.
According to Sinkevitch, AIA Guide to Chicago,
quick action on the part of realtor John Baird, attorney and
historian Devereux Bowly,
and architect Ben Weese
salvaged the terra cotta arch,
cornice, decorative panels, and other ornamentation,
In 1978, over forty years ago, Weese adapted Wright's plan,
creating on a smaller scale, a courtyard complex of
seventeen townhouses, incorporating original pieces from the
Francisco Terrace Apartments. Photographed by Douglas M.
Steiner October 8, 2018. These photographs detail the
original architectural details and how they were
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. Copyright 2018.
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| 1) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Viewed from the
Northwest. The North elevation is on the left, the West
elevation is on the right. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-1) |
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| 2) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Viewed from the
Northwest. The North elevation is on the left, the West
elevation is on the right. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-2) |
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| 3) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Viewed from the
Northwest. The original 1895 arched entryway was salvaged
and incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. The original interior of the arch was
constructed of brick. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-3) |
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3A) Detailed view of original entryway.
Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40, photographed by
Gilman Lane.
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| 4) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Viewed from the
Northeast. The East elevation is on the left, the North
elevation is on the right. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-4) |
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| 5) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the
Northeast corner. The East elevation is on the left, the
North elevation is on the right. The decorative cornice terra cotta beading
trimming the roof line was salvaged from the original
building and incorporated into the reconstructed building.
The design of the brick was replicated in the reconstructed
building. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-5) |
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| 6) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detailed view of the
Northeast corner. The East elevation is on the left, the
North elevation is on the right. The decorative cornice terra cotta beading
trimming the roof line was salvaged from the original
building and incorporated into the reconstructed building.
The design of the brick was replicated in the reconstructed
building. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-6) |
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| 7) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detailed view of the
Northeast corner. The East elevation is on the left, the
North elevation is on the right. The decorative cornice terra cotta beading
trimming the roof line was salvaged from the original
building and incorporated into the reconstructed building. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-7) |
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| 8) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detailed view of the
East elevation of the Northeast corner. The decorative
cornice terra cotta beading trimming the roof line was salvaged from the original
building and incorporated into the reconstructed building. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-8) |
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| 9) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detailed view of the
Northeast corner. The East elevation is on the left, the
North elevation is on the right. The design of the brick was
replicated in the reconstructed building. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-9) |
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| 10) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Viewed from the
North. Street entrance for units 138 and 140, to the left of
the archway.
Stairs from the street lead to a small landing with two
doors. In the original building there were three doors. The
left and right doors opened to the two lower units. The
center door led up to the corner unit on the second floor.
20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-10) |
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2B) Detailed view of original street entrance.
Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40, photographed by
Gilman Lane.
Stairs from the street led to a small landing with three
doors. The left and right doors open to the two lower units.
The center door led up to the corner unit on the second
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| 11) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the
original window column and decorative terra cotta panel
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments on the East end of the North elevation. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-11) |
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| 12) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original
window column on the East end of the North elevation. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-12) |
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| 13) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original
decorative terra cotta panel incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-13) |
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| 13A) Detail of the original
decorative terra cotta panel. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-13A) |
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| 14) Reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the
original doorway lintel incorporated into the reconstructed
Francisco Terrace Apartments. 20 x
13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on
October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-14) |
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| 15) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original
doorway lintel incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco
Terrace Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by
Douglas M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-15) |
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| 16) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). The original 1895 terra
cotta arched entryway was salvaged and incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. The original
interior of the arch was constructed of brick. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-16) |
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Original
Sullivanesque terra-cotta arched entrance 1900. |
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| 17) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-17) |
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| 18) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-18) |
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| 19) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-19) |
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| 19A) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of top left hand
corner of the original 1895 terra cotta arched entryway that
was salvaged and incorporated into the reconstructed
Francisco Terrace Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images
photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 8, 2018.
Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-19A) |
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| 20) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-20) |
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| 21) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-21) |
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| 22) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-22) |
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| 23) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-23) |
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| 24) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-24) |
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| 25) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-25) |
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| 26) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-26) |
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| 27) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-27) |
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| 28) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-28) |
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| 29) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
arched entryway that was salvaged and incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-29) |
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| 30) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
arched entryway that was salvaged and incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-30) |
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| 31) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
arched entryway that was salvaged and incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-31) |
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| 32) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). The original 1895 terra
cotta arched entryway was salvaged and incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. The original
interior of the arch was constructed of brick. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-32) |
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| 33) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). The original 1895 terra
cotta arched entryway was salvaged and incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. The original
interior of the arch was constructed of brick. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-33) |
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| 33) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). The original 1895 terra
cotta arched entryway was salvaged and incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. The original
interior of the arch was constructed of brick. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-33) |
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| 34) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). The original 1895 terra
cotta arched entryway was salvaged and incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. The original
interior of the arch was constructed of brick. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-34) |
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| 35) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). The original 1895 terra
cotta arched entryway was salvaged and incorporated into the
reconstructed Francisco Terrace Apartments. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-35) |
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| 36) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-36) |
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| 37) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-37) |
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| 38) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-38) |
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| 38A) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of top right hand
corner of the original 1895 terra cotta arched entryway that
was salvaged and incorporated into the reconstructed
Francisco Terrace Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images
photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 8, 2018.
Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-38A) |
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| 39) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-39) |
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| 40) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-40) |
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| 41) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-41) |
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| 42) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-42) |
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| 43) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-43) |
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| 44) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-44) |
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| 45) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-45) |
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| 46) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-46) |
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| 47) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-47) |
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| 48) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-48) |
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| 49) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-49) |
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| 50) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-50) |
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| 51) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original 1895
terra cotta arched entryway that was salvaged and
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments. The original interior of the arch was
constructed of brick. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-51) |
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| 52) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). The original interior of the
arch was constructed of brick. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-52) |
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| 53) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the interior of the
archway, looking toward the inner courtyard. The original
interior of the arch was constructed of brick. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-53) |
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| 54) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the inner courtyard. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-54) |
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| 55) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the inner courtyard. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-55) |
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| 56) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the street entrance
for units 141 (left) and 139 (right), to the right of the
archway.
Stairs from the street lead to a small landing with two
doors. In the original building there were three doors. The
left and right doors opened to the two lower units. The
center door led up to the corner unit on the second floor.
Above the doorway is
the original window column and decorative terra cotta panel
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments on the West end of the North elevation. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-56) |
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2B) Detailed view of original street entrance.
Francisco Terrace Apartments Circa 1935-40, photographed by
Gilman Lane.
Stairs from the street led to a small landing with three
doors. The left and right doors open to the two lower units.
The center door led up to the corner unit on the second
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| 57) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Above the doorway lintel is
the original window column and decorative terra cotta panel
incorporated into the reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments on the West end of the North elevation. 20 x 13.5
digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October
8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-57) |
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| 58) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original
window column and decorative terra cotta panel. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-58) |
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| 59) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original
window column. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-59) |
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| 60) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the original
decorative terra cotta panel. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-60) |
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| 61) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the doorway
lintel. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-61) |
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| 62) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the doorway
lintel. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-62) |
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| 63) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the Northwest corner. The North elevation is on the
left, the West elevation is on the right. The decorative
cornice terra cotta beading trimming the roof line was
salvaged from the original building and incorporated into
the reconstructed building. The design of the brick was
replicated in the reconstructed building. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-63) |
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| 64) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the decorative
terra cotta cornice beading, trimming the roof line. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-64) |
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| 65) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). The design of the brick was
replicated in the reconstructed building. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-65) |
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| 66) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the rear entrance. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-66) |
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| 67) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the South elevation. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-67) |
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| 68) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). Detail of the South
elevation. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-68) |
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| 69) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the rear entrance. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas
M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-69) |
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| 70) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the courtyard from
the rear entrance. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by
Douglas M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-70) |
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| 71) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the courtyard from
the rear entrance. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by
Douglas M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-71) |
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| 72) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the courtyard from
the rear entrance. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by
Douglas M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-72) |
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| 73) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the rear entrance.
20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner
on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-73) |
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| 74) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the rear entrance.
20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner
on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-74) |
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| 75) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the rear entrance.
20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner
on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-75) |
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| 76) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the courtyard from
the rear entrance. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by
Douglas M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-76) |
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| 77) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the courtyard from
the rear entrance. 20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by
Douglas M. Steiner on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018,
Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2018.09.0119-77) |
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| 78) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the inner courtyard.
20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner
on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-78) |
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| 79) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the inner courtyard.
20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner
on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-79) |
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| 80) Reconstructed Francisco Terrace
Apartments 2018 (1895 - S.030). View of the rear entrance.
20 x 13.5 digital images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner
on October 8, 2018. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
(ST#2018.09.0119-80) |
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