anniewarbucks wrote:
Are there any other structures in Topeka hat you think were designed by Louis Curtiss?
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This is what I found regarding Topeka, KS. Most, if not all, appear to be gone, or they were just a remodel. So I don't know if they are still around or not.
David Mulvane residence, 1035 Van Buren, Topeka, Kansas, c. 1904 (demolished).
A. Fassler residence, Topeka, Ks. C.5. (blueprints)
A. Morse residence alterations, Topeka, Ks.
Bethany College stone and concrete porch addition, Topeka, Ks.
Topeka Country Club, Topeka, Ks.
FangKC wrote:
Which of the Curtiss houses did you like the best, and why, Hypnoraygun?
I liked the Harry G. Miller Sr. home the best. It appears it is the most "complete" or semi period restoration of the two. (vs. Jesse A Hoel house). I believe the owner of the Hoel home, hasn't owned it very long. So I don't know if he intends to try to revert modern cover ups of historic designs or not. (I got his information, so I will try to check with him).
The Miller home was just great. You really can't tell from outside, but (you can see in the pictures) once inside, there is a dark yellowish glass incorporated into the designs, that casts a great light into the home. This is mainly seen in the entry way.
I was told the wall designs are all original. I didn't post a lot of these designs, due to the pictures being blurry. It was dark in there, and I don't like to use flash. But a lot of the wood works along the walls and on the walls themselves, arts and crafts type designs were painted on them. VERY cool. There was even a clock built into the woodwork!
The ceiling of the living room was Barrel Vaulted. It was a gold color and had a really neat design on it. To me the entryway and main living room were the highlights. It was way beyond my expectations. Just great.
The Jesse A Hoel home is also very nice. I really like the external designs of that home. Once inside it is also very nice, but it does not feel ...period to the design. There were some historic photos showing the house inside from a long time ago, and there were designs on the walls which are covered up now. They really reminded me of Charles Rennie Mackintosh designs. Small squares in a linear design. It would nice to see this home restored to a more period feel.
Overall.. both were very nice homes and they have wonderful owners! I feel very fortunate to be able to go inside and take photos.
I can't wait to see the Bernard Corrigan residence.
