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2336 Oak Street

Item

Address

2336 Oak Street

Original Owners's Name

The Chatten family

Year of Construction

1938

Style of Architecture

International

Architect

Charles Behrensmeyer

Structure Description

The Chatten House embodies almost all of the elements of the International Style and is one of only two buildings in Quincy of its kind. In keeping with the usual method of construction, the house is completely of steel and concrete and the floors are of reinforced concrete. The house employs dramatic use of glass block. While today these only remain in window areas, the stone fireplace was originally built of glass block. Other features include a circular wall which enclosed a portion of the dining area and the flat roof.