Architects: Louis Curtiss Buildings

[FangKC]

I'm sick of seeing pictures of towers removed.  It's depressing.

It says in the book: Stalking Louis Curtiss, that many towers were removed from buildings because of problems with the tower settling and causes roof leaks.

[FangKC]

I knew Curtiss was prolific but I had no realization how many buildings he designed and are now lost.  I wish someone could do a book on his works.

The book, Stalking Louis Curtiss, claims he designed up to 200 buildings in total. Not all were built and many remain unidentified.

[LenexatoKCMO]

(in need of rescue)

What, you mean that broke-ass chain link fence with the crooked gate wasn't part of Louis' original design? 

[FangKC]

Curtiss was the first to use the chain-link fence as a curtail wall in his designs. 

Joking.

[FangKC]

A new photo of the Baltimore Hotel has been posted on page 2.

http://forum.kcrag.com/http://www.kcrag ... 18#p292618

[HypnoRaygun]

I didn't know if you guys had seen this or not! Sunday there will be a holiday home tour in the Westheight area of KC,KS. Two of Curtiss's homes will be on the tour!!!!

Article in the KC, KS paper.

http://www.kansascitykansan.com/article ... /news3.txt

Address for website who is doing the tours.

http://www.lightners.net/Westheight/index.html

My photos of the two homes. (External)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hypnoraygu ... 211953755/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hypnoraygu ... 211944815/

See you there!

[FangKC]

Great find HypnoRayGun. Thanks for the post.

[moderne]

The couple that lives immediately below me owned the Hoel house and sold it a little over a year ago.  They had it on the market for ages and sold it cheap.

[HypnoRaygun]

Wow Moderne, I would have loved to bought that home! Speaking of.. I went on the tour today and it was great. The two Curtiss homes were amazing. I took some photos that I will be putting on my Flickr site tonight.

But I am posting this because I just found out the mother of all Curtiss homes will be Open for tours THIS WEEK!

The Bernard Corrigan residence, 1200 West 55th Street, KC, MO will be open Tues and Wed! It looks like I will have a busy week. (about 3 hours drive one way to KC for me)

Here is the link! I can't wait and I hope I can make it..

http://www.kckappas.com/Holiday%20House%20Tour.htm

[FangKC]

Look forward to the pics Hypnoraygun.

[schugg]

Nelson started the first art museum in Kansas City, The Western Gallery of Art at the Public Library at 9th and Locust, which was donated from his collection.

http://www.kchistory.org/cdm4/item_view ... OX=1&REC=9

http://www.kchistory.org/cdm4/item_view ... X=1&REC=20

now would the steam heat ruin this painting?

[HypnoRaygun]

Pictures are up!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hypnoraygun/

[FangKC]

Which of the Curtiss houses did you like the best, and why, Hypnoraygun?

[anniewarbucks]

Are there any other structures in Topeka hat you think were designed by Louis Curtiss?

[FangKC]

Mulvane house was the only one I'm aware of.

[HypnoRaygun]

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. 

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.

[FangKC]

I'm posting a couple of photos of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 26th and Madison, that Tosspot (Eric Bowers) took that I think are fantastic and deserve to be under this thread.

[anniewarbucks]

I swear that there is a house on Gage Blvd that looks a lot like a Charles Curtis design. When the weather clears up I will try to get over there and take some pics.

[AllThingsKC]

[moderne]

Louis' deranged twin.  Everything he designed wether it be a home or a church resembled a Spangle's.