I was going for a stroll around Downtown and remembered hearing about the Fine Arts Building (built in 1927) online so I figured I would give it a quick look. It is really gorgeous and is covered with beautiful Romanesque sculpture work. If you squint your eyes and don’t look side to side it can feel like you’re in Europe looking at this building! The lobby is also lovely and has a cool fountain in the middle and some art exhibits on both sides of the room (hence the name Fine Arts Building). If you’re in the area it’s definitely worth a look!

It is one of those little gems that you can easily walk by and barely notice, particularly if you always walk on the other side of the street and just look up and down the sidewalk. Built in 1927, it is a 12 story building with an elaborate façade and a gorgeous lobby--in the Romanesque Revival style. Next time you are walking by, allocate 10-15 minutes to enjoy the outside (the two large sculptures were what first caught my attention), and then walk in to be pleasantly surprised by the extend of the intricate details throughout the entire lobby--including the elevators. I hear they display art in the glass cabinets--we must have been between shows. I found out later that it is referenced in the film (500) Days of Summer. I love serendipitously finding these architectural treats.