Philadelphia's Fairmount Park

Philadelphia's Fairmount Park
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 136
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ISBN-10 : 9781439632413
ISBN-13 : 1439632413
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Book Synopsis Philadelphia's Fairmount Park by : James D. Ristine

Download or read book Philadelphia's Fairmount Park written by James D. Ristine and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-06-08 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philadelphias Fairmount Park focuses on the more than four thousand acres of land along the east and west banks of the Schuylkill River and into parts of the Wissahickon Valley that comprise one of the worlds largest urban parks. Historically and architecturally important structures and buildings are chronicled, such as the famous waterworks, the many bridges that span the parks waterways, the Zoological Gardens, and Boathouse Row. Numerous fountains, monuments, and artistic sculptures that dot the landscape are also documented. Rich in natural beauty, the parks meadows, gardens, lush vegetation, rugged ravines, and wooded areas will capture the eye. Philadelphias Fairmount Park is a nostalgic view of the park as it was enjoyed by visitors during the first quarter of the twentieth century.


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