USC and the architectures of the city of

USC and the architectures of the city of Los Angeles By: Marina Umana EG 371 Mr. Frawley 1

Table of Contents n n n n n Romanesque Style Widney Hall Doheny Memorial Library Forthman House (funny story) St. John Episcopal Church A. E. Kelly Residence Second Church of Christ EG 371 Mr. Frawley 2

Romanesque Architectural Style § The term “Romanesque” attempts to link the architecture of the 11 th and 12 th centuries in medieval Europe § It is characterized by a use of round arches, and supporting vaults EG 371 Mr. Frawley 3

Widney Hall 1880 -1881 Widney Hall (Alumni House) 2006 EG 371 Mr. Frawley 4

Doheny Memorial Library Romanesque Design Doheny Memorial Library Sept. 12, 1932 6, 000 - books 400 - readers Doheny Memorial Library Dec 26, 2006 EG 371 Mr. Frawley 5

Forthmann House Victorian Style 6 th Oldest House in Los Angeles 2801 Hoover Blvd EG 371 Mr. Frawley 6

St. John Episcopal Church Built between 1922 -1923 and based on an 11 th Century Italian Romanesque Church 514 W. Adams Blvd EG 371 Mr. Frawley 7

A. E. Kelly Residence Built in 1890’s n Queen Anne Victorian Style n 1140 West Adams Blvd EG 371 Mr. Frawley 8

Second Church of Christ Built in 1908 Italian Renaissance style 948 W. Adams Blvd EG 371 Mr. Frawley 9

Conclusion n Looking at the very different surroundings of USC and the neighborhood I found out that there are many architectural styles. n These styles when you first observe them, give you a chance to look at them a different way and in many. EG 371 Mr. Frawley 10