The American Architect Volume 97, PT. 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 Excerpt: ...particular reference to the Morgan.Iemorial at Hartford, Conn., and the Colt Gallery, 7adsworth Atheneum. also at Hartford. Both these subjects are familiar by repeated illustration in the technical press, but lose nothing in their repetition. The text is a resnme of the proceedings of the convention of the A. I. A., held in Washington last December, and its publication at this late date cannot be regarded as of much value.. By far the best issue in the history of this publication is that for Marcli. It illustrates some current church architecture, by Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson. It is Residence at Duluth, Minn. Clarence H. Johnson, Architect (From The W1-stem Architect) probably superfluous to state that the subjects illustrated display those rare qualities in plan and design that characterize the ecclesiastical work of this firm. The reproductions are well executed and the accompanying text, which is in the nature of an "appreciation," is well written. A new feature of this publication is the addition of several sheets of building details prepared by C. L. Lockhart, architect. Material of this description is always helpful to the architect, but its relative value naturally depends on the subjects selected and the thoroughness with which they are presented. In the present instance we feel that it will not be found of more than elementary importance. Under the new department of "Architectural Engineering," conducted by Col. Hollis VVells, appears an article on caisson foundations in New York. No doubt the article will be read with appreciation. On the whole, the March J/cw York Arc/iitcct is a commendable issue. The most important subject illustrated in The Western Architect for April is an oflice building at Portland, Ore., des...