Update: The building continued to sit in a severely deteriorated state in the July of 2018.
I have no idea what Mr. Titsworth, the owner of this stately storefront and accompanying apartment building, has in mind for his property, but I do not approve of it.
Easily one of the most architecturally inventive buildings in the city, it could teach today’s mediocre architects a few things about design. In particular, it revels in its curved lot; instead of plopping a rectangular building down, the architect chose to articulate the building to the curve of Fountain Park. See it from 4.5 years ago here, when I last photographed the building.
This interesting arch connecting the two buildings shows a little Louis Sullivan influence in its terracotta details. The accompanying apartment building fits in perfectly with its neighbor.
Apparently someone believes E. Coli is a danger in the property. “BOSE” is a tag I have seen throughout the city.
The interior seems to have been damaged by fire, and you can look down into the cellar.
So many wonderful buildings with doubtful futures. Sad.
~k
I have never seen this! Where is it?
I found it 🙂
I see (L)ittle (D)ouche has made his/her/its parasitic presence known.
For a second I couldn’t understand what you meant, but you’re referring to the tags, right?
Yes.