tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post3474261501116470794..comments2023-06-04T08:58:01.593-05:00Comments on Eastlake Victorian: Form Ever Follows FunctionPam of Eastlake Victorianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-54319326116650385482010-07-28T18:51:27.049-05:002010-07-28T18:51:27.049-05:00Hi Sea Witch-
Do you know if they did a good job ...Hi Sea Witch-<br /><br />Do you know if they did a good job on renovating the interior for apartments? I hope they somehow left the great interior details intact. I looked it up on Wikipedia, and it had some huge, beautiful pillars inside! Another great piece by Louis Sullivan that still stands!<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-80260581647106262372010-07-28T08:27:24.693-05:002010-07-28T08:27:24.693-05:00Fabulous post. Architecture like this I miss the ...Fabulous post. Architecture like this I miss the most about not living in the midwest. When I lived in Thomson, IL, I used to love visiting the old Van Allen Department store building for its same look as the ones you showcased. It was a grand old lady. They have now converted it into apartments...I would live in one if I returned there. Sea WitchSea Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18139873167885665763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-2280234170985863832010-07-28T06:58:00.176-05:002010-07-28T06:58:00.176-05:00Yvonne-
There aren't many Louis Sullivan buil...Yvonne-<br /><br />There aren't many Louis Sullivan buildings left in Chicago, and a lot of other great old buildings have been replaced by modern skyscrapers. Yeah, we certainly have our share of corrupt politicians, too!<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-60029106816178289402010-07-27T17:03:52.491-05:002010-07-27T17:03:52.491-05:00This is fabulous, I wish I could see Chicago. I ne...This is fabulous, I wish I could see Chicago. I never knew it had such wonderful buildings. OH Please save those buildings .. Houston tore down all it's history, Thanks to REDNECKS running the city. Idiot's in positions we vote in.La Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-59875080330646498912010-07-26T07:00:35.847-05:002010-07-26T07:00:35.847-05:00Terry-
Your Eastlake bed project is ingenious! Yo...Terry-<br /><br />Your Eastlake bed project is ingenious! Your repurposed bed now looks like a throne! I'm sure your in-laws absolutely loved it. What a talented team you and your husband make! :-)<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-81401714102793321312010-07-26T01:04:40.321-05:002010-07-26T01:04:40.321-05:00Well all I can say is wow, wow, wow!
I was in Chic...Well all I can say is wow, wow, wow!<br />I was in Chicago a few years ago and loved the beauty of the city however I never really had a chance to visit the beautiful buildings etc as it was a very short buisness trip. I have always said I'd love to go back for a longer stay and this is on my list of "to do" while there!<br />Wanted to leave ypu a link to see the Eastlake DYI project completed. You were amazing and so helpful with info in regards to the Eastlake bed and thought you might enjoy this.<br />Terry<br /><br />http://sweetpea-labellavie.blogspot.com/2010/07/drum-roll-please.htmlTerry @ La Bella Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00712268951154315642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-79126733401140169962010-07-23T07:01:55.464-05:002010-07-23T07:01:55.464-05:00Hi Sweetbrier-
Chicago is a great city to visit. ...Hi Sweetbrier-<br /><br />Chicago is a great city to visit. There are architectural walking tours, bus tours and boat tours. And we have some great museums!<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-64450478439820375322010-07-22T08:32:41.416-05:002010-07-22T08:32:41.416-05:00OMG, the architectural detail is incredible! I'...OMG, the architectural detail is incredible! I'm adding this to my bucket list of places to visit. Thanks for another incredible post!The Sweetbrier Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446034519379910761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-33347565325800400612010-07-20T19:43:57.205-05:002010-07-20T19:43:57.205-05:00Hi Linda-
I enjoyed learning so much about Sulliv...Hi Linda-<br /><br />I enjoyed learning so much about Sullivan myself! As you can tell, I really enjoyed this exhibit. I like learning new things about my city. :-)<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-60541902752564462762010-07-20T19:39:57.506-05:002010-07-20T19:39:57.506-05:00Hi Kim-
It's great to hear from you! Welcome ...Hi Kim-<br /><br />It's great to hear from you! Welcome back to blogland. I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the Louis Sullivan works. :-)<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-29909860156579026702010-07-20T19:37:28.354-05:002010-07-20T19:37:28.354-05:00Hi Anyes-
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Chicago...Hi Anyes-<br /><br />I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Chicago has been a great architectural city ever since the Great Fire of 1871 burnt it to the ground. Great architects came here to leave their mark on the newly destroyed city, and the buildings keep coming to this day. :-)<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-3259176513036385842010-07-20T18:52:18.071-05:002010-07-20T18:52:18.071-05:00Simply wonderful post! I enjoyed learning about S...Simply wonderful post! I enjoyed learning about Sullivan. Wow, I was unaware of his elegant work. Thanks for bringing this to us and providing a beautiful photo review.<br />Sincerely,<br />Mrs. DMrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556632048798711513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-30228647355736140702010-07-20T15:50:05.169-05:002010-07-20T15:50:05.169-05:00Oh my gosh it's all stunning! I have missed al...Oh my gosh it's all stunning! I have missed all of your wonderful Victorian posts-this one was a great one to come back to:).<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />KimThe Victorian Parlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390329658107649983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-45223892923206009852010-07-20T07:08:15.417-05:002010-07-20T07:08:15.417-05:00Hello Pam,
Magnificent post! Several years ago, we...Hello Pam,<br />Magnificent post! Several years ago, we briefly visited Chicago's downtown and also took the boat tour. We were only passing through, but how we wished we could have stayed longer. We left with the impression that Chicago was so sophisticated and glamourous.<br />Most probably because of Sullivan's talent and the effort to conserve its architectural history. To see his work shows how strong and complex an artist he was, but also how fragile. It must of killed him to see that the world was changing and his work was going out of fashion. To me, beauty is timeless as your post shows so well. Really enjoyed it, thank you.<br /><br />Anyes,<br />XXAnyes K. Busby - Studio Vignette Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989650562190771548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-31188240881037900762010-07-17T10:57:29.303-05:002010-07-17T10:57:29.303-05:00Hi Rose,
I knew you would like this one, being fr...Hi Rose,<br /><br />I knew you would like this one, being from Chicago yourself! After I visited the exhibit, I went right over to the Stock Exchange archway and the Carson Pirie Scott store to take some pictures, with a new eye for the work of this great architect.<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2250953785318479931.post-41968436310705396972010-07-17T05:29:17.691-05:002010-07-17T05:29:17.691-05:00OH my heart has almost started beating again....!
...OH my heart has almost started beating again....!<br />Next to Victorian Wicker ....I love Victorian Archecture....if ANYTHING is going to encourage me to go to Chicago soon..it would be this exhibit.<br />WOW...how amazing they could share this much of his work at one time.<br /><br />How sad about the way he chose to die...such a talent going to total WASTE because of his alcholism. <br /><br />Thank you for this marvelous share.<br />RoseRose ~Victorian Rose ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07960402442706598886noreply@blogger.com