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Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement in Georgia
Save the Date: Savannah Modern events, October 2011
DOCOMOMO US National Tour Day Events: SAVANNAH MODERN
7-8 October 2011
Presented by: DOCOMOMO/US, Georgia Chapter, Inc. and the Historic Savannah Foundation
Event Tickets are available on-line www.myHSF.org and at Friday evening and Saturday morning events.
Explore Savannah’s Modern architectural heritage. Included are tours that provide a sampling of the best Modern designs found in the city. Friday’s panel discussion and reception offer a rare chance to gain insight into these sites and how these pioneering projects were received in a city better known for its historic 18th through early 20th century architecture.
Reception, Tour, and Panel Discussion: Take a tour of the campus of Benedictine Military School and Priory and join a panel of historians, preservationists and architects for a discussion regarding Modern architecture in Savannah, moderated by Historic Savannah Foundation’s Daniel Carey. Friday, 7 October 2011, 6:30 PM, Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive (free, RSVP requested).
Walking Tour of Historic Savannah: Learn more about the advent of Modern architecture in Downtown Savannah on a walking tour led by Savannah’s Bob Ciucevich. Start the tour with an orientation and continental breakfast hosted by Historic Savannah Foundation, located in the historic Kennedy Pharmacy. Saturday, 8 October 2011, 8:30 AM, 323 E. Broughton Street (tickets required and are available at the event).
Tour of Homes and Savannah’s Modern Neighborhoods: Visit a number of Savannah’s most interesting Modern homes and historic neighborhoods, including Thomas Square, Magnolia Park, Habersham Woods, and Fairway Oaks. Saturday, 8 October 2011, tours start at 1 PM (tickets required). Continue Reading »
Identifying and Preserving Mid-20th Century African American Schools
May 5th, 2011, 6PMRhodes Hall, Atlanta
RSVP: info@docomomoga.org
Sponsored by Docomomo Georgia, the Georgia Historic Preservation Division, and the Georgia Trust
Jeanne Cyriaque, African American Programs Coordinator, Georgia Historic Preservation Division
Since coming to work at HPD in 2000, Jeanne has been the staff liaison to the Georgia African American Continue Reading »
Photographers, show us your best!
2011 Mid-Century Modern Georgia photo contestJoin the Flickr group and post pictures here.
The Mid-Century Modern Georgia photo contest seeks photos that depict buildings or sites in the state that are a part of the design movement that lasted from the 1930s through the 1970s. The contest is held in partnership between DOCOMOMO US, Georgia Chapter, and the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Submitted photos must be taken of a mid-century modern resource in the state of Georgia. Examples of Modern buildings and sites in Georgia can be found at this address: www.docomomoga.org/pages/moderngeorgia/modern_examples.pdf. Photos also must:
- Contain no people
- Be 1200×800 pixels at 300 ppi (pixels per inch) or larger
- Be your original work, submitted with a Creative Commons license (www.flickr.com/creativecommons/)
Submissions must be received by May 15, 2011, with the winners to be announced in the weeks that follow. Limit 3 submissions per photographer. Along with the photograph, please provide the following information:
- Photographer and hometown
- Photo location and description of the building or site depicted Continue Reading »
Former C & S Bank slated for Demolition
Image courtesy Kenneth Johnson, AIA
It has been brought to the attention of the DOCOMOMO/US Georgia Chapter that the former C & S Branch bank (1965, Kenneth Johnson) located at 1289/1293 Moreland Avenue in Atlanta is slated for demolition. Apparently a demolition permit has been issued by the City of Atlanta.
This building, almost in ruins, has long been a Modern landmark along this section of Moreland Avenue, both before C & S vacated the site and afterward.
A community of concerned individuals has started a Facebook page to document the fate of the building, and (hopefully) to “Save This Crazy-Unique Mid-Century Modern Classic for the Community.” As of November 16th, over 60 Facebook users have “liked” this page.
Here’s a link to a Flickr map with many images of the bank.
Phoenix Flies 2011: Marcel Breuer, March 12th
Central Stair © Kristin Halloran
NOTE: EVENT IS FULL. Thanks for the interest! DOCOMOMO will see you at next year’s Phoenix Flies event.
The Atlanta Preservation Center (APC) and all of its Preservation Partners welcome you to this year’s Phoenix Flies, a City-wide celebration of Atlanta’s vibrant living landmarks. Dozens of free events are included. More about these events here.
DOCOMOMO/US, Georgia Chapter is partnering with the APC and presenting a tour of Marcel Breuer’s Atlanta Central Library March 12th at 2:00 PM. This includes a tour of public spaces, some not normally open to the public, and a look at the dramatic roof terrace and auditorium. Completed in 1980, the building was one of Breuer’s last designs and is listed on the World Monument Fund’s 2010 Watch List. Those interested may join the Chapter afterwards for a cup of coffee and informal discussion.
The tour can accommodate a limited number of participants, so please RSVP here or on our Facebook page.
Learn more about this and the other events at the Phoenix Flies website.
Post War Landscape Architecture in Georgia
The third 2010 installment in this ongoing national series places a critical spotlight on influential landscape architects of the 20th century. It will be held on November 5 at the Atlanta History Center.
Georgia Landscapes for Living will place a focus on the unique Post War legacy of public and private landscapes during what is now thought to be an optimistic time of innovation and experimentation.
Nationally recognized speakers from the public and private sectors and the academic community will provide rare insight and analysis of this unprecedented era of design – from parks and plazas to gardens and subdivisions. The symposium will look both back and ahead, culminating in a panel discussion which explores what this Modern landscape legacy means in the 21st century design and historic preservation community.
The program includes a full day of lectures, a catered lunch, and a closing reception hosted by Cherokee Garden Library.
SPACE IS LIMITED; limited availability discounted Student admission.
Refer to The Cultural Landscape Foundation page regarding the event to learn more and register on-line.