This is the oldest Archi we have a copy of, so far. and as you might have guessed it, I unpacked my Summer meeting bags finally.
I'm first struck by the cover art on this issue, which you might recognize from the Pledge Education Manuals.
I have to admit that I couldn't get through the long article by Irving Pond, FAIA. I'm sure it is fascinating. If you read it, leave a comment and let me know whether its worth it.
There are detailed updates from each chapter and Alumni Chapter. The Alumni Chapters include Chicago, Detroit, Columbus & Minnesota, and highlight how our alumni arranged themselves prior to Brother Whitten's Chapter-Specific Alumni Association plan.
I find it funny that 95 years later we're recognizing the value of city-centered alumni groups. It seems as though these Alumni Chapters did still have an eye on their "nearby" chapters, but just by simply identifying yourself with a city may have generated a focus on the profession AFTER college.
Howard D. Smith is mentioned in an article about the new Ohio State stadium. The fact that 2 Demetrios brothers are working as his draftsmen, (Brother H. F. Richard being chief draftsman), it likely shows the blossoming of his relationship with that chapter.
I'm intrigued by the number of our brothers who have been bestowed so many prestigious awards. It makes me wonder if there were more awards, scholarships and competitions per capita, or if our current organization is lacking in collecting and recording this data.
Happily, we hear about our friend Myron Dassett again, noting that he is studying in Paris under Gromort. I'm lead to believe this is Georges Gromort who appears to be a bit of an expert on the Elements of Classical Architecture. http://www.amazon.com/Elements-Classical-Architecture-Georges-Gromort/dp/0393730514
One last curiosity: Mnesicles Brother Harry J. Korslund is the 1920 winner of the A. Moorman Traveling Scholarship, and there is Brother Al Moorman from Mnesicles, who is "A. A. A." of the Minnesota Alumni Chapter. Could this be the same person? A brief google search did not produce any results.
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My guess is that the A. Moorman Scholarship was named after Albert Moorman, the father of Mnesicles brothers Albert J. and Frank Moorman.
ReplyDeleteFrom a 2002 walking tour history of Crocus
http://www.angelfire.com/mn/thursdaynighthikes/stalb2_arch.html
728 Goodrich Avenue: Built in 1919; Italian Renaissance in style. The structure is a two story, 3382 square foot, five bedroom, three bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. This structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the historic Hill District. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Anna Moorman resided at this address in 1929. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Anna Moorman, the widow of Albert Moorman, Clara F. Moorman, a stenographer, and Frank Moorman all resided at this address. Anna Moorman was the widow of Albert Moorman. Albert Moorman (1860-1927) was born in Germany, emigrated to the United States with his family about 1864 and settled in Chicago, started a furniture company in St. Paul in 1905, and then began designing banking fixtures and interiors and building small banks throughout the Midwest. Eventually, Moorman's firm became one of the most successful designers of small-town banks in the region. In 1927, the firm remodelled the National Farmers Bank of Owatonna, designed by Louis H. Sullivan. The firm continued after Albert Moorman's death until the 1970's, operated by his sons, Frank Moorman and Al Moorman, and partners E. A. Tyler and Kindy C. Wright. Kindy C. Wright designed Agriculture-Horticulture Building in 1945 and the Hippodrome in 1947, both on the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, and Wright Avenue on the fairgrounds is named for him. Albert Moorman ( -1927) and Anna Moorman ( -1936) both died in Ramsey County. Albert J. Moorman (1897-1963) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Juon, and died in Ramsey County. Clara F. Moorman (1895-1973) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Juon, and died in Ramsey County. Frank S. Moorman (1901-1981) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Uheal, and died in Hennepin County. Kindy C. Wright (1893-1976) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kanty, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are …
Google Street View for 728 Goodrich Avenue, St Paul MN appears to be that house.
Frank Moorman was still at that address according to the June 1937 Archi.
Minutes of the University of Minnesota Regents show that they voted to discontinue the scholarship in April 1938.