Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 March 1917 — GAVE TALK ON ARCHITECTURE [ARTICLE]

GAVE TALK ON ARCHITECTURE

At the meeting of the General Van Rensselaer chapter, D. A. R., held Monday, afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. \g/ Long, A. Wasson Coen of Chicago gave a very interesting talk on “Home Architecture.’! Mr. Coen spent ten months in Europe making a special study of the architecture of the different countries. In his talk he described in a realistic and picturesque manner the typical homes of England, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Spain. He pointed out very clearly that each has a distinct architectural style of its own, that style typifying the geographical and climatic conditions of the country as well as the character, life and ideals of its people. Mr. Coen protested against the custom of many Americans who bring the architectural of other countries to our country Where conditions are different and where the style is neither suitable to our needs nor appropriate to. our conditions. He closed his talk with a plea for a distinctive American style of architecture that will remain a monument to future generations, showing them the character, the life and the ideals of American people today.