Majestic Interlude by CoreyBlack
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Description
Back in the early/mid 1980s, there was a television commercial for some kind of food product. (maybe cookies?) The item had a purposly-bland name and the conceit of the commercial involved a bored, middle aged couple trying to come up with a more exciting name for the yummy thing they were pigging out on. Several mildly humorous names were suggested and by the end of the commercial, the wife triumphantly uttered the punchline: "I've got it...Majestic Interlude!
Over time it developed that whenever I couldn't come up with a name for something I've created, the working title always became "Majestic Interlude," until I came up with something else.
I couldn't come up with a title for this picture either, but Majestic Interlude actually worked. To stop and stare at the Krauss Music Store at 4611 1/2 North Lincoln Avenue is to have a bright spot in your day. Compared to its neighbors--it's quite regal and--dare I say?--majestic.
The structure, built in 1922; it was designed by William Presto and Louis Sullivan. Krauss Music Store was one of Sullivan's last-commissioned works in Chicago. The building was designated an historical landmark by Mayor Michael Bilandic on September 28, 1977.
Comments (11)
beachzz
This is a grand old building and yes--majestic!!--had to say that!! What's pretty cool, too is that it provided its own selective coloring with the grey stone and wooden doors. Pretty smart, huh??
Charberry
I love the architecture of the 1920s and 1930s. Would love to see the inside of this building. I think the name does fit!
danapommet
Very ornate and yes - Majestic! There are details to study all over this frontage. Super find, capture and share Corey.
Chipka
I was wondering when you were gonna post this! Well, a shot of this place in general. I like this a lot, as I've said before. The POV is perfect here, and it looks as if you went somewhere other than Chicago to take this picture. I love those textures and the contrast of the gray building and its neighbors. This really rocks, you know.
durleybeachbum
A wondeful shot, and the title is perfect! Even the plate glass window fits the architecture although it's unlikely to be the original..so good the building hasn't suffered from 'modernisation'.
auntietk
When I opened this (it's taller than my screen) I started at the top and scrolled down slowly, all the while saying, "Oh man, oh man, oh man ..." Nobody showed me this. If they had, I'd still be there snapping pictures! The detail on that building is amazing. Wow! Fabulous architecture, and I love your picture.
Sea_Dog
Great shot - this old building has a lot of character. The amazing detail in the facade really intrigue me - they went to a lot of effort to make this building stand out.
jeanebean
What a gem! It really is majestic. Great shot. So glad it has some protection from the wrecking ball. It would be a crime if it were lost.
watapki66
Marvelous building and capture!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent!
myrrhluz
William Presto and Louis Sullivan created a real gem here! Not a bad building for Sullivan to go out on. I love the recessed window and angled doors! The detail is wonderful and definitely deserves to be seen on zoom. I love the tiny detail going across and down the top portion. The rich wood of the doors and dark glass of the doors and windows look beautiful against the soft grey of the stone. I like the bicycle too. Excellent clarity and color! Beautiful image!