Behind the Scenes

Mabel Tainter Memorial Building, 1889 by architect Harvey Ellis, Menomonie, WI

The style of this building is called Richardsonian Romanesque, but the architect was a strong behind-the-scenes influence on the American Arts & Crafts movement. Harvey Ellis worked with Gustav Stickley and has been credited with many of the company's furniture designs and undoubtedly influenced Stickley's Craftsman style.