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USC and the architectures of the city of Los Angeles. By: Marina Umana. Table of Contents. Romanesque Style Widney Hall Doheny Memorial Library Forthman House (funny story) St. John Episcopal Church A.E. Kelly Residence Second Church of Christ A.E. Kelly Residence
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USC and the architectures of the city of Los Angeles By: Marina Umana EG 371 Mr. Frawley
Table of Contents • Romanesque Style • Widney Hall • Doheny Memorial Library • Forthman House (funny story) • St. John Episcopal Church • A.E. Kelly Residence • Second Church of Christ • A.E. Kelly Residence • Second Church of Christ EG 371 Mr. Frawley
Romanesque Architectural Style • The term “Romanesque” attempts to link the architecture of the 11th and 12th centuries in medieval Europe • It is characterized by a use of round arches, and supporting vaults EG 371 Mr. Frawley
Widney Hall Widney Hall 1880-1881 Widney Hall (Alumni House) 2006 EG 371 Mr. Frawley
Doheny Memorial Library Romanesque Design Doheny Memorial Library Sept. 12, 1932 6,000- books 400- readers Doheny Memorial Library Dec 26, 2006 EG 371 Mr. Frawley
Forthmann House Victorian Style 6th Oldest House in Los Angeles 2801 Hoover Blvd EG 371 Mr. Frawley
St. John Episcopal Church Built between 1922-1923 and based on an 11th Century Italian Romanesque Church 514 W. Adams Blvd EG 371 Mr. Frawley
A.E. Kelly Residence • Built in 1890’s • Queen Anne Victorian Style 1140 West Adams Blvd EG 371 Mr. Frawley
Second Church of Christ Built in 1908 Italian Renaissance style 948 W. Adams Blvd EG 371 Mr. Frawley
Conclusion • Looking at the very different surroundings of USC and the neighborhood I found out that there are many architectural styles. • These styles when you first observe them, give you a chance to look at them a different way and in many. EG 371 Mr. Frawley