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100 1 _aDavison, T. Raffles
_q(Thomas Raffles),
_d1853-1937
245 1 0 _aPort Sunlight
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-29
508 _aBob Taylor, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Port Sunlight: A Record of Its Artistic & Pictorial Aspect" by T. Raffles Davison is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The book focuses on the unique industrial village of Port Sunlight, established as a model of ideal living conditions for workers, showcasing its artistic and architectural features. It emphasizes the vision of its founder, Sir William Hesketh Lever, who aimed to create a harmonious community that blended practical living with aesthetic beauty. The book details the design principles and planning behind Port Sunlight, explaining how the village stands out from typical industrial housing through its thoughtful layout, artistic architecture, and communal spaces. Davison discusses the impact of the village on its residents and the broader implications of such initiatives for industrial communities. The combination of well-planned cottages, green spaces, and public amenities highlights both the practical needs of workers and the aspirational ideals that define the character of Port Sunlight. With photographs and illustrations, the author paints a vivid picture of a forward-thinking model village that champions the importance of incorporating beauty into everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: B. T. Batsford Ltd, 1916
653 _aPort Sunlight (England)
653 _aArchitecture -- England -- Port Sunlight
653 _aCity planning -- England -- Port Sunlight
653 _aPort Sunlight (England) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/portsunlightreco00davirich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72812
999 _c113537
_d113537