Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Our World Tuesday


I spent the day with a friend on the south side of Chicago and we had some wonderful experiences which I will be sharing with you over the next few weeks.  This first glimpse into the world of Hyde Park  is a wonderful old Catholic School and Church that were built in the 1920's.  The Church is now on the National Registry of Historical Places.


The School ...
For more historical information of this School and Church link to :  http://stapostleschool.com/about/our-history/


You will note a definite Art Deco influence which was popular in this period.  The Church was designed by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright.  Though Frank Lloyd Wright designs were markedly different, they both embraced a designs that favored the attributes of technology.






Auditorium ...



Long hallways ...

The Church


From the back ...




From the front ...








The old organ ...

and her pipes ...



Andrea


6 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello Andrea, very pretty details on this church. I love the Art Deco style. And the stained glass windows are gorgeous. The last shot is stunning. Have a happy day and week ahead!

Sylvia K said...

A beautiful church and superb captures, Andrea!! Thank you, as always, for sharing the beauty of your world and vacation world as well!! Hope you're enjoying a great week!!

Elephant's Child said...

LOVE the details you shared.
Megathanks.

Edna B said...

Wow, beautiful photos of the church. I love the architecture and the stained glass windows. The shots of the organ brought back memories of my youth and singing in the choir.

How is Izzi doing lately? It is so hot here, and muggy. Not my favorite part of summer. I love the flowers and being able to be outside with no heavy coats, but I do not like the heat.

Most of the new furniture for the house came today. They will be delivering the last chair in just a little while. After that, I will fix supper for Pogo and me. I think maybe just a sandwich for me tonight. It's too hot to cook up much of a meal. I have some deli roast beef that I can share with Pogo.

Well, time for me to get busy. You have a super evening, hugs, Edna B.

Photo Cache said...

The architecture is beautiful, both inside and outside.

Worth a Thousand Words

D.Nambiar said...

Wow!

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