310 South Quince St., Philadelphia, PA 1894, 1901; extant
Eyre was commissioned in 1894 to convert a former stable into the quarters for a theatrical group from the University of Pennsylvania. He supplied designs for an intimate theatre and a clubroom, the latter in a rustic form with furniture and a piano designed by Eyre. Painted decorations by a young Maxfield Parrish embellished both spaces. Eyre was then working on a house for Parrish's father Stephen, also an artist, and for one of the leading members of the club, Charles L. Borie, Jr.
In 1901 he returned to the design, offering alternatives for a new front, and an extension of several feet. The two-story extension was preferred, and executed much as in Eyre perspective. The result is one of PhiladelphiaÕs most distinguished Arts and Crafts facades.
Elevation in grill room, ca. 1894 [Archtl. Archives, UP: 01.103.003]
Mercer tiles on hearth, grill room [photo: E. Teitelman]
View of grill room [photo: E. Teitelman]
Hearth in grill room [photo: E. Teitelman]
Front [photo: E. Teitelman]
View toward procenium and stage [photo: E.Teitelman]
Photograph of grill room showing piano ["Three-Ten Quince Street: The Home of the 'Wigger,' " from unidentified source]
Perspective, 1901 [Archtl. Archives, UP: 01.103.002]
Carved shield in grill room [photo: E. Teitelman]
Piano, side and front elevations [Archtl. Archives, UP: 01.103.004]
Chair designed by Eyre for club [photo: E. Teitelman]
Drawing of figure for piano [Githens, "Eyre," Architectural Annual,1900]