Spencer’s work is defined by its 20th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

F.H. McNabb House, Winnetka, Illinois, Working Drawing
Spencer S. Beman American, 1887-1952

Anchor Plate from the Pullman-Jennings Building, Chicago, Illinois
Solon Spencer Beman American, 1853-1914

T.B. Blackstone Memorial Library, Chicago, Illinois, East Elevation
Solon Spencer Beman American, 1853-1914

T.B. Blackstone Memorial Library, Chicago, Illinois, Main Floor Plan
Solon Spencer Beman American, 1853–1914

Tom Mayerhof House, Park Ridge, Illinois, Working Drawings
Spencer S. Beman (American, 1887–1952) A.M. Watson (American, 20th cen.)

Mr. and Mrs. F.S. White House Additions and Alterations, Winnetka, Illinois, Working Drawings
Spencer S. Beman (American, 1887–1952) A.M. Watson (American, 20th century)

First Church of Christ Scientist, Lowell, Massachusetts
Spencer S. Beman American, 1887–1952

Pullman Car Interior Elevation Sketch
Solon Spencer Beman American, 1853-1914

Solon S. Beman and Spencer S. Beman Collection
Solon Spencer Beman (1853-1914) Spencer Solon Beman (1887-1952)

T.B. Blackstone Memorial Library, Chicago, Illinois, Details
Solon Spencer Beman American, 1853–1914

Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Stetson House, Winnetka, Illinois, Presentation and Working Drawings
Spencer S. Beman (American, 1887-1952) A.M. Watson (American, 20th century)

J.W. Taylor Photograph Collection
Adler and Sullivan Solon Spencer Beman (1853-1914) William W. Boyington (1818-1898) Burnham and Root Cobb and Frost Holabird and Roche

The Huckster Cart
Robert Spencer (American, 1879–1931)

George Franklin Archer and the Archer Residence
Charles Spencer Humphreys American, 1818–1880

Lady in Brown
Frederick R. Spencer (American, 1806–1875)