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American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920

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Provider: Library of Congress


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American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920 is a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Frances Loeb Library, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University. This collection consists of approximately 2,800 lantern slides that represent an historical view of American buildings and landscapes built during the period 1850-1920. 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.Also featured on this website are special presentations on the use of New York City parks, Glacier National Park in 1925, and Boston’s Emerald Necklace as well as a history of the Harvard buildings. Discover the history and manufacture of lantern slides.Search this collection by keyword or browse by state, subject, or name.