American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920
- Subject:
- Social Sciences
- Institution Name:
- American Memory
- Collection:
- Library of Congress
- Grade Level:
- Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
- Abstract:
This collection of approximately 2,800 lantern slides represents an historical view of American buildings and landscapes built during the period 1850-1920. It represents the work of Harvard faculty, such as Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., Bremer W. Pond, and James Sturgis Pray, as well as that of prominent landscape architects throughout the country. The collection offers views of cities, specific buildings, parks, estates and gardens, including a complete history of Boston's Park System. In addition to photographs, views of locations around the country include plans, maps, and models. Hundreds of private estates from all over the United States are represented in the collection through contemporary views of their houses and gardens (including features such as formal gardens, terraces, and arbors).
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Readings
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
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