I received this information in an email from Esley Hamilton. “The pictures marked “Guerin” were taken by Fitz W. Guerin, an Irish immigrant who became one of the city’s leading photographers. His son was Jules Guerin, who became possibly the most famous architectural renderer at the turn of the century. … In 1888 Fitz Guerin built the big Queen-Anne style house at 3964 Washington Avenue between Vandeventer and Sarah that is now the Reliable Funeral Home, the only old house left on the block. The carriage house behind is gone, but at the turn of the century it was the home of the St. Louis Architectural Club, which was in part a school for men (and some women) who wanted to get into the architectural field but didn’t have enough money to go to college. I wrote about this in The Way We Came, the history of the AIA published in 1991.” Very interesting. Much thanks, Esley.
I think the photo of Elinor is one of the most elegant I have ever seen. We have many old photos done by Guerin. Thanks for all of you efforts Doug.
You are welcome, Gary. I’d have to agree with you. The Guerin photos are extremely well done.
I received this information in an email from Esley Hamilton. “The pictures marked “Guerin” were taken by Fitz W. Guerin, an Irish immigrant who became one of the city’s leading photographers. His son was Jules Guerin, who became possibly the most famous architectural renderer at the turn of the century. … In 1888 Fitz Guerin built the big Queen-Anne style house at 3964 Washington Avenue between Vandeventer and Sarah that is now the Reliable Funeral Home, the only old house left on the block. The carriage house behind is gone, but at the turn of the century it was the home of the St. Louis Architectural Club, which was in part a school for men (and some women) who wanted to get into the architectural field but didn’t have enough money to go to college. I wrote about this in The Way We Came, the history of the AIA published in 1991.” Very interesting. Much thanks, Esley.
Doug, As always, your comments are much appreciated. The family was definitely photogenic.
Outstanding work Doug !!