Seven Arts Building
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| Seven Arts Building | |
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 Seven Arts Building street view | |
| Location | Ocean Avenue & Lincoln Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |
| Coordinates | 36°33′17″N 121°55′26″W / 36.55472°N 121.92389°W / 36.55472; -121.92389 |
| Built | 1925 |
| Built by | Percy Parkes |
| Built for | Herbert Heron |
| Original use | Book and art store |
| Current use | Retail store |
| Architect | Albert B. Coats |
| Architectural style(s) | Tudor Revival |
  Seven Arts Building Location in the Monterey Peninsula | |
The Seven Arts Building, is a one-and-one-half-story, Tudor Revival-style commercial building in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
History
In 1918, writer Herbert Heron opened the first Seven Arts bookstore, selling books, art materials, poetry, and antiques near the Forest Theater, which he founded in 1910.[1][2]
In 1923, Heron commissioned Michael J. Murphy to build the Seven Arts Shop for he and Helena Conger at a new located on Ocean Avenue and Monte Verde Street, next to Edward G. Kuster's Carmel Weavers Studio.[3][4]
In September 1925, The Seven Arts store moved again to a larger Seven Arts Building on Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Street.[5] He hired architect Albert B. Coats and builder Percy Parkes to build the Tudor Revival-style, building that included plans for an art gallery and frame shop. George & Catherine Seideneck did the original interior decoration. The building is a one-and-one-half-story, cement-block framed Tudor-style commercial building. The exterior wall is textured cement stucco. It has a steep pitched cross-gabled roof, and three brick chimneys. An open wood staircase, leads up to an open balcony, supported by wood posts and a rail, which has access to shops on the upper floor.[6][7][8]
The Seven Arts Building became a popular meeting place for the many Bohemian artists and writers in Carmel including George Sterling, Mary Austin, and Jack London.[9][10]
See also
References
- ^ "For Christmas What is Better Than a Book". Carmel Pine Cone. December 12, 1922. p. 10. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ Bostick, Daisy F.; Castelhun, Dorothea (1977). Carmel at Work and Play. Seven arts. p. 68. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ Seavey, Kent (2007). Carmel, A History in Architecture. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California: Arcadia Pub. pp. 76–77. ISBN 9780738547053. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ^ "Certificate Of Partnership Fictitious Name". Carmel Pine Cone. July 7, 1923. p. 7. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Pine Needles". Carmel Pine Cone. September 19, 1925. p. 7. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Dramov, Alissandra (2019). Historic Buildings of Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 62, 73. ISBN 9781467103039. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ^ Kent L. Seavey (January 31, 2003). "DPR 523 Form Volume II 70 Historic Resources" (PDF). The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ Hale, Sharon Lee (1980). A Tribute to Yesterday: the History of Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Point Lobos, Carmelite Monastery, and Los Burros. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California: Valley Publishers. p. 65. ISBN 9780913548738. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ^ Watson, Lisa Crawford (2015). Legendary Locals of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 80, 90. ISBN 978-1-4396-5117-9. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ "Herbert Heron Collection" (PDF). Harrison Memorial Library. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
External links
- Downtown Conservation District Historic Property Survey