Project Gutenberg 2006-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 71 Mullgardt, Louis Christian 1866 1942 The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition A Pictorial Survey of the Most Beautiful Achitectural Compositions of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by David A. Schwan "The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition" by Louis Christian Mullgardt is a pictorial survey published during the early 20th century. This work focuses on the architectural and landscape achievements of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, showcasing the intricate designs and aesthetic elements that contributed to the event's grandeur. The opening portion of the book sets the stage by reflecting on the resilience and beauty of San Francisco during its reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 1906. Mullgardt introduces the Exposition as a "phantom kingdom," emphasizing the collective hope and spirit that drove its creation in a previously unremarkable area. The text elaborates on the distinctive architectural layout, comprising various palaces and gardens, with detailed descriptions of the design elements and landscaping that embody themes of community, beauty, and international collaboration. The introductory reflections not only celebrate the artistic achievements of the Exposition but also serve as a philosophical commentary on the significance of architecture in representing human aspirations and cultural progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.) Architecture -- Exhibitions Landscape architecture -- Exhibitions TC Text Horticulture Browsing: Architecture Browsing: Travel & Geography 168681 168620 2024-10-04T11:32:05.579076 2023-10-05T03:40:17.647944 text/html text/html 168674 168613 2024-10-04T11:32:05.821046 2023-10-05T03:40:17.797949 text/html text/html 147281 2024-10-04T11:32:12.657025 application/epub+zip 148173 2024-10-04T11:32:09.411032 application/epub+zip 118837 2024-10-04T11:32:08.148032 application/epub+zip 358026 2024-10-04T11:32:14.891010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347528 2024-10-04T11:32:11.861036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152105 2022-09-05T04:59:05.797265 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147408 147398 2024-10-04T11:32:05.230043 2023-10-05T03:40:17.456950 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 147483 2021-01-02T07:41:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 50858 2021-01-02T07:41:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19599 2024-10-04T11:32:15.012000 application/rdf+xml 22761 2024-10-04T11:32:08.691022 image/jpeg 4555 2024-10-04T11:32:08.419030 image/jpeg 147535 2024-10-04T11:32:05.835046 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia