Macon’s finest homes featured in new release:
The Architectural Works of W. Elliott Dunwody, Jr.
Macon, GA – Wesleyan College proudly announces the flagship publication of its new press, a tribute to The Architectural Works of W. Elliott Dunwody, Jr., FAIA. Written by James E. Barfield and featuring the photography of Walter G. Elliott, this exquisite book of elegant architectural photography and insights celebrates many of the historic Macon homes treasured today.
The career of W. Elliott Dunwody (1893 – 1986) spanned more than half a century and produced hundreds of residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Forty-two residential homes in Macon are featured in the book, plus many institutional, academic, religious, and commercial projects from the region. Included in the book’s nearly two hundred pages are Dunwody’s architectural drawings, fascinating historical reference material, and stunning exterior and interior architectural photographs.
“He was always admired for houses he designed and rightly so,” according to author James Barfield. “ He was acutely aware of what gives a house beauty and charm, of what makes a house comfortable and, by no means incidentally, of what makes a house suitable for entertaining. From the outset of his career and continuing to the present, it has been a point of pride to be able to say ‘My house is an Elliott Dunwody.’”
Born in Macon in 1893, W. Elliott Dunwody, Jr. became one of the area’s best-known and most talented architects. Buildings he designed still grace the landscape of his hometown and beyond and may be his most lasting monuments. But during his lifetime he was also known and celebrated for his manifold and far-reaching contributions to his community. Among many contributions to the architectural landscape of the region, Elliott’s long association with Wesleyan College exemplifies the timeless nature of his work. It is fitting that a tribute to the architecture of W. Elliott Dunwody is the first book to be published by the newly formed Wesleyan College Press.
Eighty years ago, Wesleyan acquired the two hundred acres on Forsyth Road and began building what was originally referred to as the Rivoli Campus. In the 1920’s, W. Elliott Dunwody, then a young architect, oversaw the design of the new campus. His wife Mary Bennet was a Wesleyan alumna and he designed and built in her honor a patio on the campus. The Dunwodys’ home for almost sixty years was located within sight of the campus. His 1928 Master Plan for the campus continues to guide the construction and development of all projects on Wesleyan’s campus. Still to this day, two additional generations of the Dunwody family carry on the family tradition of designing buildings for Wesleyan.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recognized the historical significance of Wesleyan’s campus in 2004. The College’s beautiful 200-acre wooded campus, along with thirty buildings, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the Wesleyan College Historic District.
Wesleyan College invites the public to celebrate the National Book Launch:
Friday, September 5, 2008; 5:30-8:30PM
Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second Street, Macon GA
Wesleyan College Press presents The Architectural Works of W. Elliott Dunwody, Jr., FAIA written by James E. Barfield and featuring the photography of Walter G. Elliott. The public is invited to join us for light refreshments, plus a presentation by the author and photographer. Books will be available for purchase.
The Architectural Works of W. Elliott Dunwody, Jr., FAIA; written by James E. Barfield and featuring the photography of Walter G. Elliott; 10x10, 172 pages, $39.95. [ISBN: 978-1-934144-25-1 ] To purchase a copy of the book, call 478-757-5120. |
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To purchase a copy of the book, call 478-757-5120. |
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