March 12, 2005
The joy of art deco (?)
Nursing Education Building
East Broad and College Streets
Built in 1928 (that's what's on the cornerstone), this building was originally called Cabaniss Hall, but now there's a different building by that name. It currently houses administrative offices of the nursing school and some classrooms. This is another one of the buildings that the university will be knocking down if they have their way. They say that these older buildings can't be renovated to have modern ventilation systems, etc.
What I really like about this one is the tiling around the top. (I realize this is not a very valuable architectural analysis.) Supposedly it's inspired by the Italian Renaissance style. Now that I look more closely, I can see Corinthian capitals on the brick engaged columns in the central part of the façe. I should probably try and get a better shot of them. I missed them on the days when I was taking pictures because I was so taken with the polka dot tiling.
164 words | March 12, 2005 10:52 PM | Shutterbug