Architect and engineer (1933) (14784691465)

Identifier: architectenginee11333sanf (find matches)
Title: Architect and engineer
Year: 1905 (1900s)
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Subjects: Architecture Architecture Architecture Building
Publisher: San Francisco : Architect and Engineer, Inc
Contributing Library: San Francisco Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: San Francisco Public Library



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4 DETAIL OF PALMER SABIN BUILDING, PASADENA. CALIFORNIAPALMER SABIN, ARCF-IITECT THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER -^ 22 ► SEPTEMBER, NINETEEN THIRTY-THREE (believe it or not!) that some of the finestarchitectural monuments in Southern Cah-fornia were so inspired! However, the ladies have not an exclu-sive corner on this kind of distinction: forDean Cornwell. the famous illustrator,upon being introduced to one male tenantof the Art Center said that he reminded gratis for the pleasure of thus contrib-uting during these dull times to the makingof a place of distinction. The cafe has be-come a favorite luncheon and dinner ren-dezvous for Pasadena s smart set. and alsofor many of its art lovers. Across the street from these two build-ings is where George Hunt s inimitable
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PEN SKETCH OF THE PALMER SABIN BUILDING. PASADENABy Elmer Grey him of a composite picture of all the foot-ball players in America! (In trying to dis-cover who this Adonis might be. ladies, ifyou find any ofBce doors locked, some ofus have hours by appointment!) Likewise the cafe is no ordinary hostelry.Its walls have been decorated with frescoesby a half-dozen different artists and archi-tects, the names of some of whom may befound in Who s Who and their worklends corresponding charm to the roomswhich it decorates. It is interesting to know,also, that in every case such work was done hand-made furniture is constructed, and re-cently Edgar Cheesewrights decorativeshop has also taken up its quarters there.Both of these shops are approachedthrough a spacious court shaded with pep-per trees which gives an impression ofcharm even before entering. The three buildings constitute a notableexample of what may be achieved in theway of creating atmosphere. even whenonly a small amount of archite