02358cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500006001051000046001112450270001572640051004273000047004783360026005253370026005513380036005775000031006135080047006445201215006915340045019066530075019518560042020263151UtSlPG20260610133108.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aN1 aBarry, John D.q(John Daniel),d1866-194214aThe 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 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-04-01  aThis etext was produced by David A. Schwan  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPanama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3151