Description: (1) Alexopoulos, John. The Nineteenth Century Parks of Hartford ; A Legacy to the Nation. Softcover. Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. Hartford Architectural Conservancy. Hartford, CT. 1983. 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. (2) Cornello, Alicia. Elizabeth Park; A Century of Beauty. Photos by William Shepherd. 96 page softcover. Published by the Donning Co., 2003. History of Elizabeth Park in Hartford/West Hartford, Connecticut, with photos of historic buildings and structures, rose gardens, greenhouse, rock gardens, and more. In Fine condition.
Price: 38 USD
Location: Mansfield Center, Connecticut
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
Book Title: The Nineteenth Century Parks of Hartford
Author: John Alexopoulis
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Topic: Local History, Outdoor Activities
