woodward (woodie) garber

Architect Woodward (Woodie) Garber [1913 – 1994] was perhaps Cincinnati’s most avant garde and notorious modernist. This visionary is perhaps best known for his projects not built, and those that are no longer standing.

architect woodie garber’s personal residence, circa 1966, as furnished by the architect himself (complete with bertoia sculptures), and perfectly preserved in this photograph

the mitchell house in indian hill, purchased from the original owners and razed for redevelopment in 2007. a very sad day in cincinnatimodern history.

featured in various newspapers

featured in cincinnati magazine

featured in other publications

implosion of sander hall

woodie garber on modernnati

featured publications

research + articles

thesis on the work of architect james (jim) alexander melissa marty, 2002
benjamin dombar various sources
abrom dombar various sources
woodie garber various sources
rudy hermes various sources
dick calef various sources
carl strauss + ray roush various sources
and the rest

modern books

50 from the 50s: modern architecture and interiors in cincinnati udo greinacher, elizabeth meyer, susan rissover, patrick snadon, margo warminski, 2002
atomic ranch midcentury interiors michelle gringeri-brown (author), jim brown (photographer), 2012
implosion elizabeth garber, 2018
charley harper, an illustrated life, todd oldham & charley harper, 2007
about design: insights and provocations for graphic design enthusiasts, gordon salchow, 2018
cincinnati's terrace plaza hotel: an icon of american modernism, shawn patrick tubb, 2013

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