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ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH (1956 - S.399)
Date: Circa 1958
Title: Greek Orthodox Church, For The Milwaukee Hellenic (Soft Cover) (Published by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Scottsdale)
Author: Vergis, E. N.; Wright, Frank Lloyd
Description: During December, 1955 the Perish Council selected Frank Lloyd Wright to design their church buildings. According to John Ottenheimer, "I have a strong recollection of the morning in August of 1956, in the drafting room in Wisconsin, when Mr. Wright came in and said, 'There are two things which have been on my mind quite a while which I want to draw this morning.' I put a clean sheet of drafting paper on Mr. Wright’s table, sharpened his wooden pencil with a pocket knife, and Mr. Wright proceeded to draw the original plan and elevation of the Greek church, to scale, with T-square, triangles and compasses. This took about an hour. Of course, he had the design already complete in his mind before he started to draw. At that point he turned his original design drawing over to Jack Howe to lay out a set of more finished drawings at a larger scale which he then would work on to complete the design drawings for a presentation to the Greek community." Frank Lloyd Wright's first drawings of the church were dated August 1956. "New World Odyssey," Gurda, 1986. (NWO) p.58-9. Additional presentation drawings dated September 1956, (NWO) p.60-61. The presentation drawing used on the cover of the booklet are dated 1958 by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, (NWO) p.68-69. The committee accepted preliminary drawings and signed an agreement with Wright on September 8, 1956, and Wright was notified in October, 1956. Additional drawings on pages 2, 4-5, 6, 8-9, 10-11 of the pamphlet are dated 1958 by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, NWO p.79, 81, 82. The purpose of this pamphlet was to promote building the church as well as raise funds for the building. "It is the sacred and loving obligation of every single one of us, now... to contribute generously to the building fund, in order that Mr. Wright’s creation may become a reality..." p.4.
Size: 9.25 x 7
Pages: Pp 12
S#: 1259.58.0118Date: 1958 (Document)
Title: Original Specifications: Church for the Milwaukee Hellenic Community.
Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Description: Original specs and drawings for the church. Cover is in pencil, drawn by Eugene Masslink. Pencil and pen changes and additions throughout. Drawings in pencil. All pages are typed or drawn on vellum. This allows blue print copies to be produced from originals. Authenticity Prairie Avenue Bookstore.
Size:
Pages: Pp 158
S#: 1221.03.0902
Date: 1959 (Photograph) Title: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (1956 - S.399).
Description: Caption on face: "Milwaukee, May 18 – Architect’s widow speaks – Standing before an outdoor alter, Mrs. Olgivanna Lloyd Wright, widow of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, addresses members of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at a groundbreaking ceremony in suburban Wauwatosa for a new church designed by her late husband. Behind her, wearing clerical robe, is the Rev. E. N. Vergis, Annunciation pastor. Mrs. Wright helped turn the first shovelful of earth. (AP Wirephoto) 1959." Published in "New World Odyssey", Gurda, 1986, p 89.
Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.
S#: 1377.53.0911
Date: 1961 (Postcard) Title: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Description: “Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Erected - 1961 - seating capacity 800.” (From an Ektachrome Transparency. Published by The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, Wis. #112-Z, #56292-B)
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 1483.04.0606
Date: 1961
Title: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Set of Four Prints 1961 (1956 - S.399).
Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1956, the ground breaking ceremony took place a month after Wrights death on May 18, 1959, in Wauwatosa, a suburb of Milwaukee. The church was dedicated on July 2, 1961. Set of four color photographed in 1961 after the completion of the church. 1) Top Left: View of the church from the Southeast. 2) Top Right: Stylized cross designed by Frank Lloyd Wright stands at the Entrance. 3) Bottom Left: View of the interior balcony and sanctuary. The alter is to the right. The stairway wraps around a light tree. 4) Bottom Right: Detail of the stairway light tree. Stamped on verso: "October 1961."
Size: Four 5 x 7 color photographs.
S#: 1483.31.0415 (A-D)Date: 1965
Title: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Chancel and Alter 1965 (1956 - S.399).
Description: View of the Alter, set near the rear of the Chancel (the area at the front of a church near the altar, reserved for the clergy and choir, and typically separated from the auditorium by a screen). The church, including the alter was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1956. Stamped on verso: "1965 Aug 10." Hand Written on verso: "Young America, Annunciation Greek. (Milw. Sentinel - Young America Week.) Clipping pasted to verso: "Father Emanuel N. Vergis explains features of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox church to tour guides of the Senior Greek Orthodox Youth Association. Left to right they are: Peter Petroll, jr, of Waukesha; Zoe Niklos; Mrs. Petroll; Kelly Lenardos, of 9020 West Grantosa drive, Wauwatosa, and Nick Koremenos, of 3656 West Menomonee River parkway, Wauwatosa. The church was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. – Sentinel Photo." Stamped on clipping: "Aug 28 1965. Sentinel." Acquired from the archives of the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Size: Original 10 x 7.5 B&W photograph.
S#: 1628.56.0617Date: 1967 (Postcard) Title: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Description: "Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Erected 1961 - seating capacity 800." 112-Z, 97070. Published by The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, Wisc. Booklet of twelve images, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From an Ektachrome Transparency.
Size: 3.75 x 2.8
S#: 1720.04.0207
Date: Circa 1970? (Postcard) Title: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Circa 1970? (S.399 - 1956).
Description: Face: "Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church". Verso: "Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wisconsin born architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s last major work, the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, is now a famed Milwaukee landmark. C. J. Wilson Photo." Published by the Scofield Souvenir & Postcard Co., Germantown, Wisc. MW5, P314824. Plastichrome by Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. 02130. Wavy or scalloped edges date back to the 1950's.
Size: 6 x 4
S#: 1846.15.0811
Date: 1970 Title: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (1956 - S.399) 1970.
Description: Caption on face: "From: Jim Chatfield. American Gas Association, 605 Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016. Milwaukee - A futuristic Frank Lloyd Wright - designed church here frames The Blue Flame before its departure for Houston, where it will be premiered April 28 at the Southern Gas Association annual convention. The first showing of the natural gas industry’s world land speed record vehicle be at Houston’s Astroworld. The rocket-engine vehicle is 38 feet long, weighs 4,950 lbs., and is fueled by liquefied natural gas." Stamped on verso: "Central Press Association. May 6 - 1970."
Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
S#: 1846.26.0814
Date: 1980 (Book) Title: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,1980 Parish Directory (Published by Marick Publications, Lisle, Ill)
Author: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Description: Directory includes Staff, Parish Council and church family. Cover includes photographic detail. Included with directory is the 1980 Financial Report. Gift from Randolph C. Henning. (First Edition)
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: Pp 20
ST#: 1980.22.0709
Date: 1981 (Book) Title: Mortgage Burning Celebration (Published by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Milwaukee, WI)
Author: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Description: Program for the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Mortgage Burning Celebration. Saturday, September 12, 1981 at the Pfister Hotel. Gift from Randolph C. Henning. (First Edition)
Size: 8.5 x 11.
Pages: Pp 8
ST#: 1981.18.0709
Date: 1986 (Book) Title: New World Odyssey, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and Frank Lloyd Wright (Soft Cover)
Author: Gurda, John
Description: Original SC List Price $14.00. (First Edition)
Size:
Pages: Pp 134
ST#: 1986.07.0601
BETH SHOLOM SYNAGOGUE (1954 - S.373)
Date: 1959 Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, A Description and Interpretation (Soft Cover) (Published by the Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania)
Author: Cohen, Mortimer J.
Description: "In 1953, Beth Sholom Congregation engaged the services of the great American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, to design its new Synagogue. On March 1, 1954 he submitted his designs to the Congregation and early in 1955 impressive ceremonies marked the ground-breaking event..." The cornerstone was laid in 1957, and dedicated on September 20, 1959. Includes the history of Beth Sholom, construction information, and details about the Wright designed synagogue. Designed and printed by Westcott & Thomson, Inc. A hard cover version was also printed. (First Edition) (Sweeney 1261)
Size: 7 x 10
Pages: Pp 34
S#: 1261.00.1112
Date: 1959 Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA. (1954 - S.373) Circa 1959.
Description: Founded in 1919 the new Synagogue was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1954, dedicated on September 20, 1959. Stamped on verso: "194 - Exterior. Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pa. Approx. 21,000 corrugated wire glass, sandblasted .032 aluminum accessories. Archt. Frank Lloyd Wright, Phoenix, Arizona. Contractor - Culwell Construction Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. & Philadelphia, Pa. Mfg & Furn. Pennsylvania Wire Glass Co., 1612 Market St., Phila., Pa." "May 3 1961 H. B. Mills Co." Photographed shortly after completion of construction. Gift of Randolph C. Henning.
Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
S#: 1377.61.0613
Date: 1963 Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA, Circa 1963 (1954 - S.373).
Description: The new Synagogue was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1954, dedicated on September 20, 1959. Viewed from the Northwest, the entrance is to the right. Designed as a hexagon, the main glass walls of the sanctuary are suspended from a steel tripod and are composed of 21,000 corrugated wire-glass sheets, giving the whole sanctuary a translucent appearance. Landscaping has matured since building was completed. Stamped on verso: "Jules Schick Photography. Philadelphia." Photographed by Jules Schick.
Size: Original 10 x 8 Color photograph.
S#: 1565.48.0216
Date: 1963 Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA, Circa 1963 (1954 - S.373).
Description: The new Synagogue was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1954, dedicated on September 20, 1959. Viewed from the North, the entrance is on the far right. Designed as a hexagon, the main glass walls of the sanctuary are suspended from a steel tripod and are composed of 21,000 corrugated wire-glass sheets, giving the whole sanctuary a translucent appearance. Landscaping has matured since building was completed. Stamped on verso: "Jules Schick Photography. Philadelphia." Photographed by Jules Schick.
Size: Original 10 x 8 Color photograph.
S#: 1565.49.0216
Date: 1969 Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue (1954 - S.373)
Description: Small Wedgewood plate commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. The small plate in blue and white jasperware was manufactured in Stoke-on-Trent, Barlaston, England in 1969. The appliqué of the Synagogue was modeled by the Wedgwood artisan Tom Harper after original design by Frank Lloyd Wright. The oak leaf and acorn border was taken from the 18th century Wedgwood pattern. The special issue commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Synagogue in 1919. It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1954. Gold letters printed on the bottom, "Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. 50th Anniversary 1919 - 1969. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright." Stamped "Wedgewood, Made in England".
Size: Diameter: 4 3/8"
S#: 1803.12.1212
Date: 1974 Title: Together They Built a Mountain (Hard Cover DJ) (Published by Sutter House, Lititz, Pennsylvania)
Author: Davis, Patricia Talbot
Description: "For his entire professional life Mortimer J. Cohen served as rabbi to one Philadelphia congregation, Beth Sholom... He turned hopefully to America’s greatest living architect, Frank Lloyd Wright... It was to be the last building designed, supervised and completed by the architect before his death. This is the story of the special relationship between Wright and his friend and client, ‘My dear rabbi,’ Mortimer J. Cohen." (Dust Jacket) (First Edition) (Sweeney 1941)
Size: 6 x 9.25
Pages: Pp 179
S#: 1941.00.0613
Date: 1979 Title: An Invitation to Visit An American Synagogue, Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Beth Sholom Synagogue (Published by the Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park., PA)
Author: Beth Sholom Synagogue
Description: Beth Sholom was founded in 1919 and celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 1979. Originally located in the Logan section of Philadelphia, Beth Sholom moved its facility to its present location with the dedication of the Frank Lloyd Wright sanctuary in 1959... The overall impression of the building is that of a mountain. Indeed, that is what Mr. Wright sought to realize - Mt. Sinai in modern materials of concrete, steel, aluminum and glass... (First Edition)
Size: 5.5 x 8.5.
Pages: Pp 12
ST#: 1979.35.0514
Date: Circa 1995 Title: Beth Sholom Congregation Replica Bank (1954 - S.373).
Description: Engraved on side: Beth Sholom Congregation, Elkins Park PA. Label on base: Beth Sholom Congregation (1959), Elkins Park, PA. Beth Sholom is the only Synagogue ever designed by the eminent American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Constructed during the early 1950's, it was ultimately opened in 1959. This structure contains 2 (two) sanctuaries, which houses up to 1300 worshipers. Beth Sholom’s structure evokes the splendid image of Mount Sinai. Exclusively by: Reuven Masel Imports, Miami, FL. (Unable to verify date of production.)
Size: Base: 6 x 6", height 6.6"
ST#: 1995.66.1213
Date: 2010
Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, A Book of Postcards (Published by Pomegranate Comm, Inc., Petaluma, CA)
Author: Pomegranate Comm, Inc.
Description: A book of 20 postcards. "Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959) began to work on Beth Sholom late in 1953, after Rabbi Mortimer J. Cohen persuaded him to except the commission for the only synagogue he ever designed. The building was to be among the most important of the architect’s late career. The two men establish the fruitful working partnership, and Wright according to the rabbi a rare honor by identifying him as the co-author of the project. Together they created a remarkable "Mt. Sinai wrought in modern material." The synagogue, one of a small group of religious buildings Wright completed, is his only non-Christian house of worship. Beth Sholom was dedicated on September 20, 1959, just over five months after Wright’s death." Original list price $8.95. (First Edition)
Size: 7 x 4.75
Pages: Pp 42
ST#: 2010.30.0817Date: 2012 Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Frank Lloyd Wright and Modern Religious Architect (Hard Cover DJ) Published by The University of Chicago Press, Chicago and London)
Author: Siry, Joseph M.
Description: In a suburb just north of Philadelphia stands Beth Sholom Synagogue, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only synagogue and among his finest religious buildings. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2007, Beth Sholom was one of Wright’s last completed projects, and for years it has been considered one of his greatest masterpieces... Beth Sholom Synagogue provides the first in-depth look at the synagogue’s conception and realization in relation to Wright’s other religious architecture. Beginning with his early career at Adler and Sullivan’s architectural firm in Chicago and his design for Unity Temple and ending with the larger works completed just before or soon after his death, Joseph M. Siry skillfully depicts Wright’s exploration of geometric forms and structural techniques in creating architecture for worshipping communities... Filled with over three hundred illustrations, this remarkable book takes us deep inside the synagogue’s design, construction, and reception to bring us an illuminating portrait of the crowning achievement of this important aspect of Wright’s career. (Dust jacket.) Original list price $75.00. (First Edition)
Size: 8.75 x 11.25
Pages: Pp 705
ST#: 2012.22.0316
AUDIOVISUALS Date: 2005
Title: Sacred Spaces. The Houses of Worship Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright (Produced by The Real Shop Productions)
Author: The Real Shop Productions
Description: DVD. "Frank Lloyd Wright has long been regarded as America's greatest architect. Famous for such works as the Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater, Wright designed over 1,000 buildings during his 70-year career. Sacred Spaces examines his brilliant, but less well-known, houses of worship. Featuring the classical music that Wright most admired, this fascinating documentary showcases all ten religious structures that were created for a wide range of faiths. Wright's uniquely American designs were hugely influential in the field of engineering, and groundbreaking in the way they incorporated natural surroundings. Perhaps the greatest testament to Wright's impact is the fact that active congregations still use each of these structures today...." Original list price $29.95.
Size: 53 Minutes
ST#: 2005.43.0516BACK TO TOP
