The Nineteenth Century Parks of Hartford ; A Legacy to the Nation. [With Bonus Book: Elizabeth Park; A Century of Beauty by Alicia Cornelio]
by Alexopoulos, John
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Hartford Architecture Conservancy. 1983. Very Good; Softcover; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 77 pages. A well-written history of the origins of Hartford's superlative park system, including Colt, Elizabeth, Goodwin, Keney, Bushnell, Pope, and Riverside Park with mention of the influences of Frederick Law Olmsted, Horace Bushnell, John Olmsted, Rev. Francis Goodwin, Charles Eliot, Samuel Colt, Charles Pond, and more. Fold-out maps, sketches, photographs. Near Very Good book, bright, clean, tightly bound; some minor smudging, tarnishing on gold cover.. Pages crisp, unmarked. Light rubbing on spine. Includes BONUS BOOK : Elizabeth Park; A Century of Beauty by Alicia Cornelio, photos by William Shepherd. 96 page softcover, Published by the Donning Co., 2003. In Fine condition. .
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- Title
- The Nineteenth Century Parks of Hartford ; A Legacy to the Nation. [With Bonus Book: Elizabeth Park; A Century of Beauty by Alicia Cornelio]
- Author
- Alexopoulos, John
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Hartford Architecture Conservancy
- Date Published
- 1983
- Keywords
- Elizabeth Park Hartford, Hartford Connecticut Parks, Charles Pond
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