| Johnnyia Gamble's Photo Debut 2007 The setting: Garfield Park Conservatory. Purpose: Introduction to new talent |
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| THEY CALL IT A WEED, So we will ignore it. "BENEATH OUR FEET" PLANTAIN, MIRACLE HERB |
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| On this visit By whO cameras makes one of the most extensive exterior observations recorded of the Masterpiece called Robie house. Unless you have been there in person you have never seen Robie like this. |
| The detail, angles and contour shape of the house border from madman to genius. You have to understand that the Robie house, like many of Frank Lloyds Wright's works were inspired by Japanese architecture. The open areas, divided rooms, interior windows, balconies, courtways and overhanging roof. The photo on the left shows the obscured balcony stairway on the south west end of the building. |
| The north side of the house and the garage , located on the south side of the house. The air conditioners in the window are an eyesore over what is now a gift shop. |
| Wright can be credited with the invention of the split level in American architecture. His radical designs of the early 20th century seem futuristic. The Robie house preservation of stain glass and wood from the original construction are priceless. |
| In these rare photos By whO cameras take you inside the enigmatic Robie house. |
| The vertical stained glass windows, wood work and electric lights surrounding a central fireplace are classic examples of Frank Lloyd Wright design. |
| The room on the left was recently used as a gift store during the exterior renovation. |
| The room on the left has radiators, covered in classic decorative steel radiator covers. on the right isa picture of the inner court yard on the south side of the house. |
| This obscure stairway leads to the second floor of the house from the rear courtyard. |
| View from the rear courtyard through a newly reconstructed brick fence. The picture on the right shows the south side of the house and its signature overhanging roof. |
| The newly rebuilt wall blends well with the original design however it also obscures the rear view of the home. |
| The over hanging roof of the west or front balcony of the Robie house provides a semi secluded sanctuary above the hustle of local traffic. Large planters are placed through out the exterior of the home. Although the house has a fortress like appearance This balcony was oddly designed to be accessed from the street level. A sign of an earlier more peaceful time, or the Japanese influence in the design? Probably both. The world was not at war as it would be by 1914. Archival Photofiles, Special Collections Research Center, University |
| Digital Photography by Jerry Pittman |
| In 2002 By whO cameras visited the Robie house during its exterior renovation. In 2004 our cameras return to update the progress on the Robie house |
| Robie House Revisited |
| The balcony has two entrances on the north and south side of the home. Both facing the east and obscured from view. |
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