A Popular Guide to the Public Buildings and Museum of Amherst College (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Discover Amherst College’s campus through its buildings, funds, and art, and learn how architecture and gifts shaped the old and new alike.
This guide walks through the main landmarks on West Campus—the Chapel area, the Library, College Hall, and the President’s House—and explains their beginnings, changes, and current uses. It also highlights how endowed funds and notable portraits illuminate the college’s history and values, from student life to commemorations of the war.
- See how the Library was built, how books are funded, and who helped create its enduring collections.
- Learn about the tower, the chime, and the memorial spaces that honor graduates and historical figures.
- Meet the offices, halls, and rooms that host examinations, lectures, and concerts, and discover how furniture and interior finishes reflect the era.
- Understand the role of gifts, such as the Sears Fund and other benevolent funds, in supporting the college’s mission.
Ideal for readers curious about college history, architecture, and the way philanthropy shapes a campus.
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A Popular Guide to the Public Buildings and Museum of Amherst College
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a century-old visitors' guide to Amherst College, providing a comprehensive look at the campus's public buildings, museums, and collections during the 1870s. The author, likely an official of the college during a period of major campus expansion, presents a detailed overview of each building, including architectural details, the purpose of its design, and prominent artworks and exhibits. The perspective offered by this guide provides a look into the academic and architectural history of one of the most prominent American colleges during the 1800s, highlighting details of campus life, famous faculty, and the origins of landmarks that can still be seen on campus today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333503550_0
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A Popular Guide to the Public Buildings and Museum of Amherst College Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333503550
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A Popular Guide to the Public Buildings and Museum of Amherst College Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333503550
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