Posts tagged facade
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D… Durban
Broadwindsor, Durban, South Africa
by Andrew Moore
My brain just says, “!!!!!”
It looks as though this photographer has snapped more Durban Deco so I’m bookmarking it.
D… Dresden
Dresden, Germany
by Stuart-Lee
In searching for an example of Deco/Jugendstil in Dresden, I didn’t find any right off, but it did find this INCREDIBLE example of Art Nouveau. And how could I not share THIS?!
From Flickr
There’s a whole street of these buildings in the Neustadt….
Dresden-Neustadt, Dresden, SN, DE
D… Des Moines
French Way Cleaners, Des Moines, Iowa
by Dave Williams
A most impressive architectural detail. (Wider shot of the building, here.)
Ezra C. Fitch School, Waltham, Massachusetts
by Dave Williams
Fabulous Deco school facade in Waltham. Look atr that fantastic signage!
From Flickr:
This beautiful Art Deco school was named after Ezra C. Fitch who was the former president of the Waltham Watch Company which is across the street.
Wider shot by another photog, Joel Abroad:
C… Columbus
Ohio Judicial Center, Columbus, Ohio
Photo by army.arch
One of many spectacular details on this old government building.
From Flickr:
The Ohio Judicial Center was constructed as the Ohio Departments Building in 1933. It was designed by Harry Hake. In 2004, the building was completely renovated to consolidate all of Ohio’s judiciary activities into one building.
The building is on the National Register #90001908.
C… Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Photo by Robby Virus
Photo from the city where I spent a great long weekend last summer. I think eagle is probably from the big courthouse / post office I took pictures of myself. Hope to make it back to Chattanooga sometime this year again.
C… Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Photo by Irina Hynes
Beautiful black and white facade. Label says it’s at the Ashland/Lincoln/Belmont intersection.
Wide view of the building:
C… Chula Vista
El Primero Hotel, Chula Vista, California
Photo by Jason Borneman
Deco Hotel in Southern California.
From Flickr:
El Primero facade
The front of the El Primer. Dig the art deco style!
We can’t recommend El Primero enough. It’s a great place to stay, a fantastic deal, the owner is one of the nicest people in the world and Chula Vista is a nice place.
C… Coventry
Coventry, England
Photo by David Morris
Love the unique geometric blocking on the corners and the 3D “fan” at the apex of the roof.
C… Calais
Calais, France
Photo by RB 1909
Detail, place de l’Hôtel de Ville.
