The City of Domes : a walk with an architect about the courts and palaces of…
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"The City of Domes" by John D. Barry is a historical account likely written during the early 20th century. The book encompasses a detailed exploration of the architecture, sculptures, and decorations of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, providing insight into the collaborative effort behind this monumental event's creation. The opening portion of the book sets the stage by discussing the inspiration and planning that led to the exposition, which was
intended to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal. Barry highlights the initial discussions among key figures like R. B. Hale, the establishment of the Pacific Ocean Exposition Company, and the various funding strategies employed. The narrative illustrates the whirlwind of activity that unfolded post-earthquake and fire in 1906, as San Francisco made a remarkable recovery and embarked on an ambitious venture. Through engaging dialogue and descriptions, Barry introduces the complexities involved in selecting sites, financing, and the overarching vision for the exposition, hinting at the architectural and artistic achievements that the exposition would ultimately embody. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barry, John D. (John Daniel), 1866-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | The City of Domes : a walk with an architect about the courts and palaces of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, with a discussion of its architecture, its sculpture, its mural decorations, its coloring and its lighting, preceded by a history of its growth |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David A. Schwan |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3151 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 606 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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