Early this year I wrote about the former City of Footscray Town Hall designed by architect Joseph Plottel and opened in 1936. I'd never been inside and I got the chance to have a quick look the other day. Unfortunately I didn't get to see any of the grander rooms and I imagine there are some in this fine building. No I got to duck up some side stairs to have a look at an exhibition. On the way I snapped these leadlight windows.
Day 19: More Illinois
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You had initially written that while you could appreciate it as a fine building, you didn't especially like the ornate decoration of the City of Footscray Town Hall exterior. Perhaps the interior decorative decisions were made by a separate committee because the stained glass windows are quire stark.
ReplyDeleteYes Helen I do prefer the more simple designs of the windows to the more ornate decoration on the exterior. However, the windows still look a bit old-fashioned to me for mid-1930s and I like them but I wouldn't say I love them.
ReplyDeleteWork of a skillful craftsman. Beautifully designed window glass.
ReplyDeleteI think they are lovely.
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