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807: 83: 357:, with elaborately stuccoed sections filling the spaces between the timbers. On the first level, there are two bays, that on the right with a grouping of six casement windows in two tiers of three, of different sizes at each tier. The left bay has a recessed entranceway, topped by a row of stucco panels and windows above. The second level projects slightly, and has paired casement windows that project in a manner resembling a folding screen. On either side and in between these two sections are colored panels bearing allegorical representations of Sculpture, Painting, and Architecture. The triangular gable area above this level is shingled, with a recessed square window just below the gable point. 100: 125: 446: 1117: 1137: 1127: 432:(1929) and was astounded to find that Wilcox's residence (7 Thomas Street) was the same as the address where he had once resided. Feigning to offense, he vowed in his column of November 30, 1929, to send a ghost to Lovecraft's home at 3 a.m. to scare him; Lovecraft promptly wrote the poem "The Messenger" at 3 a.m. that night. Hart published the poem in his column of December 3. 132: 107: 1196: 360:
The interior is relatively simple, with an enclosed stair rising on the left side of the building to a mezzanine level, a full second floor, and the attic area. The first floor is divided, with a classroom and reception area in the south, and a studio space on the north side. A staircase in the
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northwest corner leads from the studio to the mezzanine. The mezzanine is open, with a small studio space over the entrance. Smaller studio spaces occupy the second floor and attic level.
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When the house was deeded to the Art Club by Mrs. Burleigh in 1939, she stipulated it continue to be used for artists' studios, as it has been to this day.
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The building drew immediate notice in architectural publications in recognition for its unification of useful and ornamental arts.
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by Burleigh's widow. In accordance with the stipulation of her gift, the space is still used for artists studios.
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Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Rhode Island
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and author of a regular column, "The Sideshow", read the story in an anthology, T. Everett Harre's
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established by Burleigh. Among the artists contributing to the decoration was
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Fleur De Lys Studio, 7 Thomas Street, Providence, Providence County, RI
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in the United States. It is located at 7 Thomas Street in the
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made the Fleur-de-Lys building the residence of his character
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The building was a design collaboration between the artist
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Accompanying photos, exterior and interior, from 19.
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Fleur-de-Lys Studios
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark
U.S. National Historic Landmark District
Contributing Property

Fleur-de-lys Studios is located in Rhode Island
Fleur-de-lys Studios is located in the United States
Providence, Rhode Island
41°49′40″N 71°24′33″W / 41.82778°N 71.40917°W / 41.82778; -71.40917
College Hill Historic District
ID70000019
92001886
Arts and Crafts Movement
College Hill
Providence, Rhode Island
Sydney Burleigh
Edmund R. Willson
National Register of Historic Places
National Historic Landmark
College Hill Historic District
First Baptist Meetinghouse
National Historic Landmark
half-timbered
Sydney Richmond Burleigh
Edmund R. Willson
London
Art Workers Guild
Charles Walter Stetson
George William Whitaker

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