Cronin, Baker, and Tindall Building, Memphis

Creators

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Source Collection

Alan Karchmer collection, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries

Identifier

13_4.B

Description

Cronin, Baker, and Tindall Building, 339 Madison, Memphis, Tennessee. Built in 1912. Terracotta tile detail. Photographer: Alan Karchmer. © Alan Karchmer.

To sheathe and adorn the multitude of structures which were designed at the beginning of the twentieth century, architects turned to the ancient material terra cotta - hard fired ceramic tiles - which were mass produced in a variety of - often intricate - shapes and styles. These too were sold from catalogues by which the designer could assemble pieces with creative variety.

Date Created

2021

Date

undated

Recommended Citation

"Cronin, Baker, and Tindall Building, Memphis" (2021). Images. 55.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-karchmera2/55