L3586
American Albert Sechrist Gothic Revival Wrought Iron and Glass One-Light Pendant Light
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DETAILS
A vintage hammered iron hall light with white glass cylindrical shade.
MAKER
Attributed to Albert Sechrist (American, 1862-1922), Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company (1717 Logan Street, Denver, Colorado, late 19th-early 20th century)
PROVENANCE
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company Headquarters Building (931 14th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, built 1929). Architect: William N. Bowman. See Historical photographs ➳
Built from the finest materials, this commercial building features Art Deco murals depicting the history of communications by famed Colorado artist Allen Tupper True (1881-1955). The architecture blends Art Deco and Gothic Revival, a style designated by the owner as Modern American Perpendicular Gothic due to its soaring height, setbacks and Gothic ornamentation. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The ornamental light fixtures were designed, manufactured and installed by Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company. Other local craftsmen include ornamental ironwork by the August Freidrichs Company and display windows by the Frank Kirchhofs American Fixture Company.
Built from the finest materials, this commercial building features Art Deco murals depicting the history of communications by famed Colorado artist Allen Tupper True (1881-1955). The architecture blends Art Deco and Gothic Revival, a style designated by the owner as Modern American Perpendicular Gothic due to its soaring height, setbacks and Gothic ornamentation. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The ornamental light fixtures were designed, manufactured and installed by Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company. Other local craftsmen include ornamental ironwork by the August Freidrichs Company and display windows by the Frank Kirchhofs American Fixture Company.
DATE
Circa 1929, later shade
DIMENSIONS
Width 7.5 Depth 7.5 Height 25.5 inches
S-hook: Height 7 inches, Shade: Height 16 inches
CONDITION
Note: rewired. Later shade.
