Comments on: A Mid-Century Modern Gem in Spokane http://blog.designpublic.com/2012/07/25/a-mid-century-modern-gem-in-spokane/ Wed, 08 May 2013 18:20:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Alex Biggs http://blog.designpublic.com/2012/07/25/a-mid-century-modern-gem-in-spokane/comment-page-1/#comment-88636 Alex Biggs Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:01:38 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/?p=15310#comment-88636 Ferris House I have been in this house many times. The location is very secluded on the famous Spokane South Hill and the home is unique and wonderfully designed. Very fortunate for any one who might have opportunity to purchase this home. Thanks for sharing! Ferris House

I have been in this house many times. The location is very secluded on the famous Spokane South Hill and the home is unique and wonderfully designed. Very fortunate for any one who might have opportunity to purchase this home. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Becky http://blog.designpublic.com/2012/07/25/a-mid-century-modern-gem-in-spokane/comment-page-1/#comment-82592 Becky Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:47:23 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/?p=15310#comment-82592 Oops Charles, I just realized I had another email from Sam Ferris in my box regarding the size: Answer = 2,641 square feet on the ground floor + 1,344 square feet in the basement Oops Charles, I just realized I had another email from Sam Ferris in my box regarding the size:

Answer = 2,641 square feet on the ground floor + 1,344 square feet in the basement

]]> By: Becky http://blog.designpublic.com/2012/07/25/a-mid-century-modern-gem-in-spokane/comment-page-1/#comment-82591 Becky Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:46:49 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/?p=15310#comment-82591 Hi Rose, yes, the school is related; Sam Ferris says "Joel E. Ferris High School was actually named after the Uncle of Joel E. Ferris, ll. Both men were very involved in Spokane civic affairs. It was Uncle Joel who gave the property the house sits on to his nephew (my father)." Charles, I am not sure but I do know that several additions were added as their needs changed. I believe the blog has a plan on it that can give you a better idea. Jenny, thanks so much, I am off to go check out your links! Becky Hi Rose, yes, the school is related; Sam Ferris says “Joel E. Ferris High School was actually named after the Uncle of Joel E. Ferris, ll. Both men were very involved in Spokane civic affairs. It was Uncle Joel who gave the property the house sits on to his nephew (my father).”

Charles, I am not sure but I do know that several additions were added as their needs changed. I believe the blog has a plan on it that can give you a better idea.

Jenny, thanks so much, I am off to go check out your links!

Becky

]]> By: Jenny Steelquist http://blog.designpublic.com/2012/07/25/a-mid-century-modern-gem-in-spokane/comment-page-1/#comment-82564 Jenny Steelquist Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:33:29 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/?p=15310#comment-82564 I live in Washington state, so the Spokane home caught my attention. It is a beauty. Next time we are in Eastern Washington, we'll try a drive-by look. You might also be interested in a former home, another midcentury beauty, that now houses an art museum dedicated to modern art on the other side of the state, in Port Angeles. The home was designed by Paul Hayden Kirk and built in 1951. Its circular form takes the best advantage of its site atop a hill with sweeping views of the city, harbor, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and in the distance, Victoria, British Colombia, Canada. The gift of former newspaper owner, Esther Webster, includes 5 acres of woods that bloom with art installed through the "Art Outside" program. http://www.pafac.org/information/index.html The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center has been valiantly bringing modern art thoughtfully to the community and school children for more than 25 years. As a teacher I have brought hundreds of high school art students to exhibits that truly changed their outlook and opened their minds to design and art, in this small working class town in the upper left hand corner of the country. Jenny I live in Washington state, so the Spokane home caught my attention. It is a beauty. Next time we are in Eastern Washington, we’ll try a drive-by look.

You might also be interested in a former home, another midcentury beauty, that now houses an art museum dedicated to modern art on the other side of the state, in Port Angeles.

The home was designed by Paul Hayden Kirk and built in 1951. Its circular form takes the best advantage of its site atop a hill with sweeping views of the city, harbor, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and in the distance, Victoria, British Colombia, Canada.

The gift of former newspaper owner, Esther Webster, includes 5 acres of woods that bloom with art installed through the “Art Outside” program.

http://www.pafac.org/information/index.html

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center has been valiantly bringing modern art thoughtfully to the community and school children for more than 25 years. As a teacher I have brought hundreds of high school art students to exhibits that truly changed their outlook and opened their minds to design and art, in this small working class town in the upper left hand corner of the country.

Jenny

]]> By: Charles http://blog.designpublic.com/2012/07/25/a-mid-century-modern-gem-in-spokane/comment-page-1/#comment-82539 Charles Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:05:47 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/?p=15310#comment-82539 I'm curious how many square feet this house is. By looking at the outside it doesn't look that big, but the wide angle lenses used in side make it look huge. Certainly a nice place though. I’m curious how many square feet this house is. By looking at the outside it doesn’t look that big, but the wide angle lenses used in side make it look huge. Certainly a nice place though.

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