Thori, Alban & Fisher, Architects (St. Paul, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1909
Description:
An architectural rendering of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Paul, located at Portland Ave. and Victoria St. The cornerstone was laid October 15, 1907. Built in the Classic Greek Style the dedication booklet says, "Facing Holly Avenue in a situation ideal to show its classic and simple architecture, the massive columns of the portico give character and attract attention." The booklet goes on to say, "The main auditorium has eight hundred and fifty sittings." It housed an organ built by the Austin Organ Company of Hartford, Connecticut costing $7600.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
Duluth Heights Third Division; Duluth Heights First Division; street names; 11 street west; 14 to17 avenues west; Grand View Mountain; Enger Golf course; Alice Street; Helen Street
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Three part set of architectural blueprints for the six original, 70 foot Express Boats built by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company in 1906. Designed by Wayzata boat builder Royal C. Moore, these boats were in service on Lake Minnetonka until 1926. Three of these boats (Como, Minnehaha, and White Bear) were scuttled to the bottom of Lake Minnetonka in 1926, while two others (Harriet and Stillwater) were scrapped. The "Hopkins" was sold and used as an excursion vessel until it was scuttled in 1949. The "Minnehaha" was raised in 1980, restored 1990-1996, and returned to passenger service May 25, 1996.
Three part set of architectural blueprints for the six original, 70 foot Express Boats built by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company in 1906. Designed by Wayzata boat builder Royal C. Moore, these boats were in service on Lake Minnetonka until 1926. Three of these boats (Como, Minnehaha, and White Bear) were scuttled to the bottom of Lake Minnetonka in 1926, while two others (Harriet and Stillwater) were scrapped. The "Hopkins" was sold and used as an excursion vessel until it was scuttled in 1949. The "Minnehaha" was raised in 1980, restored 1990-1996, and returned to passenger service May 25, 1996.
Bldg. no. 2, Sheet No. X. Detail of inlayed cross, with stippled finish, low relief lily on either side of base of cross. Florets at corners of inlay. Note: Finish to be dull statuary bronze with highlights polished.
Building no. 2, Sheet no. 2. Stamped Slifer, Lundie & Abrahamson, Successors to E. L. Masqueray. 1/2 elevations and measurements, half plan, doors on axis ""Q"" and axis ""O"" Note references removal of present wooden steps.
Untitled sketch. Angels top the posts on the chair back, and a heraldic shield (possibly a bishop's coat-of-arms) is above the back cushion. To right, a very lightly sketched priest faces the chair, perhaps to show scale.
Untitled sketch. On left, rough outline of Calvary grouping as carved by sculptor John Garratti. On right, more complete sketch of alternative pieta statuary for the pillar location, with Mary holding Christ below a cloth-draped cross.
Sheet no. 8. Details showing return of cresting at rear of canopy. Metal framework structure. Plan of platform (lower platform in 4 sections for easy removal and storage).
Three separate sketches: Section ""X-X""(straight front view, cut away for half showing interior construction and measurements); Section on center line (side view into priest's side of confessional); Side Elevation (left side, door into priest's side). Also Half Plan at ""A-A"" sketch (view from above looking down on roof plan and interior).
Sheet no. 10. Notes: Seat of Best Quality Leather; spring cushion; Same detail on sides as shown for sedillia. Penciled in very lightly beside the chair is a priest figure.
Sheet no. 213-A. Revised section through baptismal font basin showing additional drain from storage compartment. Also, small sketch detail of baptismal font lid in lower left corner.
Sheet no. 8. Three separate sketches: Front elevation (4 thus); Side section details (4 thus); Plan with framing and composition grille (4 thus). Also includes detailed notes on wood for cases, woodwork finish, decoration of metal pipes and composition work.
Untitled. Pattern sheet for plaster ornamentation, grape clusters, vines and leaves separated by S-curves. Pattern is repeated decorating the narrow ribs cross the overhead arch of the nave. Pattern is broken by smaller rosettes half-way up each side, and at center by a large protruding florette.
Sheet no. 203. Framed scene, Christ at center greeting Mary, the Cross against his shoulder. A centurion stands behind him to the right, another sketchy figure to his left. Frame design is sketched in to upper right corner. Also measurements, notion for ""inscription." Stations were crafted by McBride Studios - New York and Pietrasanta, Italy.