Historic Impressions and Casa Verde Publishing are proud to announce the release of Schools by F. S. Allen. Based on a 1901 advertising booklet, published by Allen himself, the book incorporates photos and illustrations from the original, digitally reproduced, alongside vintage postcards and period advertising from Allen suppliers. The images are set against a narrative of Allen's school architecture career, from 1884 in Streator, Illinois, through his time in Joliet and on to California. The story is told my Cean Magosky who grew up in the Allen home in Joliet and has met with and interviewed members of the Allen family, as well as researching his time in Illinois and California.
Digital photography is courtesy of Don Ciesielski of Joliet, who lives in what is assumed to be an Allen designed home. His skill in photography and guidance in editing have allowed the original volume to remain in pristine condition.
The book is available through Amazon Marketplace. A book launch is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, at the Joliet Historical Society Museum.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKK1P6KM
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