Ormewood is south of I-20, west of Grant Park, east of East Atlanta. "...Aquilla J. Orme approved a plan to extend the trolley line from downtown Atlanta to the Old Soldiers Home on East Confederate." It's modest, quiet, low-key, picturesque. The "e" is silent; pronounce it "orm' wood."
There is a beautiful little church there, Ormewood Park Presbyterian, perfectly in keeping the the neighborhood.
To me the sanctuary's combination of wood and stone is irresistible. It was completed in 1914. I don't know who designed it.
The green doors, brass kick-plates, and chunky pediment make a statement.
The portico comes complete with blue ceiling. I doubt the lantern is original equipment.
The door's pediment pushes it, know what I mean? It holds its ground, balances the pediment, columns and stone.
Delicate windows and indelicate stone make an appealing contrast.
The windows lighten the walls.
There is a slope.
The whole complex is accessible, practical, not precious.
For you modern kids: the 1950 fellowship hall should fill the bill.
Few Atlantan's have even heard of Ormewood Park and fewer still have been there
Maybe you'll find your way over there from Grant Park to see the red Ormewood Avenue Bridge.
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A few for Norberto
My brother lives a short walk from that church which I have often admired. Ormewood in general is really quite nice.
ReplyDeleteWow, the Fellowships Hall is irrestible for me. Thanks Terry.
ReplyDeleteNorberto, I added a few more pictures of the fellowship hall. I'll take some more when I get by again.
ReplyDeleteI visit the Fellowships Hall 2 years ago...So enjoyed the images...Happy new week!
ReplyDeleteThe little Church is amazing. Perfect proportions, scale and detailing.
ReplyDeleteI know Ormewood but did not know there was a Mr. Orme. Love your shot of the bridge.
ReplyDeleteI started to say the architect behind Fellowship Hall took very loose inspiration from Portman's Dana Fine Arts at Agnes Scott but I think Dana was built in the 60s. Anyway, can't help noticing the points and "lattice-like" wall of blocks :)
Just revisited my Dana post. I think I the "wall" is referred to as a brick screen. But Terry you can correct me if all of my descriptions are off the mark :)
ReplyDeleteThe Dana at Agnes Scott is one of my faves. My errands take me by at least once a week. Part the brick screen has holes,another part of the brick screens uses black brick where the holes should be. A great effect that gets me every time. Very airy inside too.
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