former Highlandtown Middle School, Baltimore

This is the former Highland Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland.

Constructed in 1933 it was designed by architects Wyatt and Nolting and started life as the Patterson Park Junior High School.

Now, redeveloped as apartments, the building retains some of it's deco-era fittings including the light fixtures in the auditorium and a WPA mural. I'll didn't get inside so I'll have to go back to Bawlmer someday for a closer look.

Reference: 101 Ellwood - Modern Apartments & Lofts

A House in Culcairn

After a couple of spectacular Art Deco houses in Perth, here's a more modest example in the rural NSW then of Culcairn.

Another House in Perth

This house is next door to the one I posted on Wednesday (http://artdecobuildings.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/a-house-in-perth.html) which I now know is in Jutland Parade, Dalkeith.

A House in Perth

Zena Court, Mount Victoria

This is Zena Court at 11 Dufferin Street, Mt Victoria in Wellington just across the road from the Basin Reserve.

Marché Jean-Talon, Montreal

Established in the thirties, Marché Jean-Talon is a farmer's market in the Little Italy district of Montreal.

Astrid, Shanghai

Astrid is one of my favourite buildings in Shanghai.

That amazing decorative element is featured on the cover of Shanghai Art Deco by Deke Erh and Tess Johnston and I was pleased to catch it in its best light.

Both the main entrance and side entrance have their own stunning decoration as well.

And, yes, the dog does have orange ears and a purple tail. As if that isn't enough (s)he's wearing a red and white shirt, blue jeans and four white boots.

But back to the building. Astrid was completed in 1933 and was designed by W Livin-Goldstaedt.

Reference:
Shanghai Art Deco by Deke Erh and Tess Johnston

A Miller & Co, Benalla