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_aBarry, John D. _q(John Daniel), _d1866-1942 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe 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 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2002-04-01 | ||
| 508 | _aThis etext was produced by David A. Schwan | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPanama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.) | ||
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