| Project by Alan Young | posted 465 days ago | 1510 views | 2 times favorited | 12 comments |  |
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One of the most spectacular buildings in Ypsilanti and SE Michigan, the Glover House is a block from my own house.
The attention to detail lavished on the house is still obvious today. Architecturally speaking, the house is an excellent example of the Queen Anne style popular in the last decades of the 19th century. The visual complexities of the exterior massing and detailing produce a picturesque quality much admired in the late Victorian period.
The owners commissioned me to design and build a wall bookcase for the music room. The new bookcase would replace several store-bought units and was designed to look like it was there from the beginning. I found this a great challenge as the home has some extraordinary moldings, carvings, and architectural details these helped to direct the look of the new design. I finished the project in September of 2006.
A detailed story of the project can be seen here:
http://www.woodwardwoodworks.com/Glover.html
Alan
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jockmike2
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posted 465 days ago
Great job. Remarkable attention to detail. Beautiful work. From a fellow Michigander.
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dennis mitchell
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posted 465 days ago
Great Job! You pulled it off. It looks original.
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trifern
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Awesome build. Thanks for the story and sharing your skills Alan.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
GaryK
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posted 465 days ago
Great looking bookcase! Looks like it has always been there.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Kipster
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posted 465 days ago
Nice job I agree with Gary, it does look like it ia part of the original house.
-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison
jm82435
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You did well. I like the sneaky electrical box. The documented process was interesting too. Thanks for sharing this with us.
-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...
jeanmarc
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posted 465 days ago
Great looking bookcase!Great job.
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lightweightladyleftie
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I LOVE Victorian architecture, and what you have added to this room is simply spectacular! Thanks for sharing all the photos.
-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6
Chris
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That is a whole lotta bookcase. Nice Work!
-- Chris
ND2ELK
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Exquisite detail and design. You did a beautiful on this piece. Looks like it had been there from the begining. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Randy
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posted 453 days ago
I want one! WOW!
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Richforever
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No need to read the books – just stand there and admire the bookcase! Great job!
-- Rich, Seattle, WA