Project Gutenberg 2006-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 94 Mullgardt, Louis Christian 1866 1942 The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition A Pictorial Survey of the Most Beautiful Achitectural Compositions of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition Produced by David A. Schwan "The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition" by Louis Christian Mullgardt is a pictorial survey published during the early 20th century. This work focuses on the architectural and landscape achievements of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, showcasing the intricate designs and aesthetic elements that contributed to the event's grandeur. The opening portion of the book sets the stage by reflecting on the resilience and beauty of San Francisco during its reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 1906. Mullgardt introduces the Exposition as a "phantom kingdom," emphasizing the collective hope and spirit that drove its creation in a previously unremarkable area. The text elaborates on the distinctive architectural layout, comprising various palaces and gardens, with detailed descriptions of the design elements and landscaping that embody themes of community, beauty, and international collaboration. The introductory reflections not only celebrate the artistic achievements of the Exposition but also serve as a philosophical commentary on the significance of architecture in representing human aspirations and cultural progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.) Architecture -- Exhibitions Landscape architecture -- Exhibitions TC Text Horticulture Category: Architecture Category: Art 168853 2025-07-04T09:23:39.424079 text/html 168674 2025-01-12T17:38:36.159100 text/html 147359 2025-07-04T09:23:45.474043 application/epub+zip 148168 2025-07-04T09:23:42.579056 application/epub+zip 118832 2025-07-04T09:23:41.456046 application/epub+zip 358034 2025-07-04T09:23:47.467026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347528 2025-07-04T09:23:44.776052 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152105 2022-09-05T04:59:05.797265 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147408 2025-07-04T09:23:39.167097 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147483 2021-01-02T07:41:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18063 2025-07-04T09:23:47.587024 application/rdf+xml 22761 2025-07-04T09:23:41.947045 image/jpeg 4555 2025-07-04T09:23:41.699061 image/jpeg 50858 2021-01-02T07:41:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 147601 2025-07-04T09:23:39.437086 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia