Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1956 Thomas J Watson Research Center Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1956 Thomas Watson IBM Research Center Print Photo. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Designed by esteemed Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, the Thomas J. Watson Center at the IBM headquarters remains one of the most iconic buildings in North America, and this photograph of the interior illustrates the unique features and mid-century style that would become some of the most remarkable architecture that defined the twentieth-century post-war period and inspired generations of designers. Saarinen studied in Paris before completing two years of architecture study at Yale University, and his work is considered revolutionary among contemporary critics of architecture and design. The building has been home to the offices of some of the world's leading mathematicians and computer scientists.
Saarinen also designed some of the most iconic pieces of mid-century furniture, including the tulip chair and other notable buildings, including the TWA Hotel at JFK International Airport, and he is considered a master of contemporary architecture. The building was named after the President of IBM from 1915 to 1971, which was initially called the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company. This photo was taken by noted architectural photographer Balthazar Korab who was born in Hungary but fled to France to escape the communist regime in 1949. Korab was employed by Saarinen in 1955 to document the architectural process and would create some of the most well-received photographs of the era with a distinguished style and aesthetic that immediately transports the viewer into the space creating an indelible bond.
Advances in technology driven by computer scientists continue to transform cultures across the globe, and this is an authentic piece of architectural history.
