When was the Beer Hall at Midway Gardens built?
At the end of 1913, Waller commissioned Wright to enlarge the building and build a small scale (but strictly luxurious) beer hall outdoors, surrounded by palatial gardens. The official inauguration was on the 27 th of June 1914.
Who was the architect of the Midway Gardens?
ShareFacebookTwitterEmail Midway Gardens was designed to be a European–style concert garden with space for year-round dining, drinking, and performances. Built 1913 Client Edward C. Waller, Jr.
How many beer steins do I need for custom design?
Note: This page is for adding color artwork to your items. There is a minimum order quantity of 48 pieces for custom color decorated beer steins and mugs. If you want an engraved item instead (can be ordered in any quantity) please visit our laser engraving service page.
Who are the sprites in the Midway Gardens?
The Sprites are traditional German decorative figures. Along with his well-known design, Wright also brought the idea of the “abstract” to them, with more geometric shapes. Under Wright’s supervision, Alfonso Iannelli and Richard Bock designed all of the sculptures but two.
At the end of 1913, Waller commissioned Wright to enlarge the building and build a small scale (but strictly luxurious) beer hall outdoors, surrounded by palatial gardens. The official inauguration was on the 27 th of June 1914.
The Sprites are traditional German decorative figures. Along with his well-known design, Wright also brought the idea of the “abstract” to them, with more geometric shapes. Under Wright’s supervision, Alfonso Iannelli and Richard Bock designed all of the sculptures but two.
What was Frank Lloyd Wright’s Midway Gardens made of?
The building itself was made of yellow brick and patterned concrete block. It featured highly intricate ornament and many geometric sculptures, which Frank Lloyd Wright named “sprites” and were co-designed with Alfonso Ianelli. Some of these sculptures escaped demolition and can be found elsewhere.
Where are the original German beer steins made?
Welcome to “Kannenbackerland”. Kannenbackerland is an area in Germany known as the original German beer stein producer. Authenticity is important to us, which is why you’ll find that many of our steins are handmade in Germany with centuries old designs that inspire nostalgia for many of our customers.
