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Photo by Carol M. Highsmith
The Athenaeum sits on the banks of the Wabash river. As in some of Meier’s other works, the façade is clad in square, white, porcelain, steel-backed panels. Some critics have noted a resemblance to Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye. The Athenaeum received at AIA Honor Award in 1982.
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Comments (2)
Here in New Harmony we love the Athenaeum! I think the building was a shock to people at first, but it's well worth seeing and walking through. The view of it on a clear day next to the river is unbeatable. Thanks AIA!
Posted by Erika Myers-Bromwell | March 15, 2007 4:14 PM
Posted on March 15, 2007 16:14
I loved this building. I actually love New Harmony and the building, very close to the Wabash River, it stumming. If in New Harmony, visit the maze and meditate and stay at the hotel. Visit the outdoors chapel as well. Whole town is interesting.
Posted by Liz Murray | March 16, 2007 12:29 AM
Posted on March 16, 2007 00:29