"The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition" by Louis Christian Mullgardt is a visual exploration of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, highlighting the architectural marvels and scenic gardens that shaped the event in San Francisco. The book starts by illustrating San Francisco's ability to recover and thrive after the 1906 earthquake, before introducing the Exposition as a symbol of unity. Mullgardt gives detailed accounts of the architectural designs, highlighting the collaborative energy and the aesthetic value instilled in every palace and garden. His reflections celebrate the Exposition’s artistic achievements and consider how architecture captures community ideals and cultural growth.
The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition A Pictorial Survey of the Most Beautiful Achitectural Compositions of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
By Louis Christian Mullgardt
Witness a "phantom kingdom" arise from the ashes of a broken city through stunning visuals of collective creativity and collaborative design.
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About the AuthorLouis Christian Mullgardt (1866-1942) was an American architect associated with the First Bay Tradition. He designed houses in Berkeley, Oakland and other cities; the Court of the Ages at the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition; the San Francisco Juvenile Court and Detention Home; the Durant School in Oakland; and a major renovation of the former M. H. de Young Memorial Museum.
Louis Christian Mullgardt (1866-1942) was an American architect associated with the First Bay Tradition. He designed houses in Berkeley, Oakland and other cities; the Court of the Ages at the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition; the San Francisco Juvenile Court and Detention Home; the Durant School in Oakland; and a major renovation of the former M. H. de Young Memorial Museum.
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