Seven Arts Building

Coordinates: 36°33′17″N 121°55′26″W / 36.55472°N 121.92389°W / 36.55472; -121.92389
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Seven Arts Building
Retail store
ArchitectAlbert B. Coats
Architectural style(s)Tudor Revival

The Seven Arts Building, is a one-and-one-half-story, Tudor Revival-style commercial building in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

History

Seven Arts Building in 1926.
The Carmel Art Association's gallery in the Upper floor of the Seven Arts Building (1927).
The Seven Arts Sign

In 1918, writer Herbert Heron opened the first Seven Arts bookstore, selling books, art materials, poetry, and antiques near the Forest Theater, which he founded in 1910.[1][2]

In 1923, Heron commissioned Michael J. Murphy to build the Seven Arts Shop for he and Helena Conger at a new located on Ocean Avenue and Monte Verde Street, next to Edward G. Kuster's Carmel Weavers Studio.[3][4]

In September 1925, The Seven Arts store moved again to a larger Seven Arts Building on Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Street.[5] He hired architect Albert B. Coats and builder Percy Parkes to build the Tudor Revival-style, building that included plans for an art gallery and frame shop. George & Catherine Seideneck did the original interior decoration. The building is a one-and-one-half-story, cement-block framed Tudor-style commercial building. The exterior wall is textured cement stucco. It has a steep pitched cross-gabled roof, and three brick chimneys. An open wood staircase, leads up to an open balcony, supported by wood posts and a rail, which has access to shops on the upper floor.[6][7][8]

The Seven Arts Building became a popular meeting place for the many Bohemian artists and writers in Carmel including George Sterling, Mary Austin, and Jack London.[9][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "For Christmas What is Better Than a Book". Carmel Pine Cone. December 12, 1922. p. 10. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  2. ^ Bostick, Daisy F.; Castelhun, Dorothea (1977). Carmel at Work and Play. Seven arts. p. 68. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
  3. . Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  4. ^ "Certificate Of Partnership Fictitious Name". Carmel Pine Cone. July 7, 1923. p. 7. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  5. ^ "Pine Needles". Carmel Pine Cone. September 19, 1925. p. 7. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  6. . Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  7. ^ Kent L. Seavey (January 31, 2003). "DPR 523 Form Volume II 70 Historic Resources" (PDF). The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  8. . Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  9. . Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  10. ^ "Herbert Heron Collection" (PDF). Harrison Memorial Library. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Retrieved 2022-04-05.

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