First, a little backstory, because this building has serious character. The Curtis Center was born in 1905 as the headquarters for the Curtis Publishing Company, home to the legendary Saturday Evening Post. You can practically feel the ink and ambition in the air.
But here’s the real showstopper: Maxfield Parrish’s Dream Garden. Tucked inside the lobby is a stunning 15-foot-by-49-foot glass mosaic mural, made of over 100,000 pieces of favrile glass. It’s not just art; it’s a vibrant, glowing landscape that feels like a secret garden from a fairy tale.
Think of it as a permanent dose of vitamin D for your soul—no sunscreen required! Seriously, the colors shift with the light, and it’s impossible not to stop and stare. It’s the kind of thing that makes you want to whip out your phone, but also just… breathe.
