Large Very Early Photograph of the Magnesia Temple at Sharon Springs

Edité par Sharon Springs, 1863

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Large sepia photograph of 8 adults and 2 children in 1860's dress in front of the Magnesia Temple, showing a sculpture at the base of which is large [and apparently still new] lettering announcing that it was constructed by H. J. Bang in 1863. In the background is a two story white building and several smaller buildings, with a view of dozens of acres of the grounds. "The most unique of Sharon Springs temples is the elaborately ornamental, domed Magnesia Temple. In 1860, a man of wealth, Henry J. Bang, began beautifying the grounds around the springs by building arbors, temples and laying out walks. The Magnesia Temple, ca. 1863, is the only remaining structure of the Congress Hall complex which once included bathhouses, a bandstand, and gardens. The triangular pediment, dentils in the cornice, and Corinthian columns identify it as Renaissance Revival. Stone steps lead to the fountain where famously refreshing and medicinal magnesia waters once spouted from the mouths of the twin stone lion heads. Over 140 years later, the temple, although in need of repair, still symbolizes the spa's glorious past. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the temple is located on the grounds of a private residence." Ink notes on the reverse of the card mounting indicate "Sharon Springs N. Y. Aug. 10, 186- [last number lost], Mr. Leaven [?] Mr. Chittenden Mr. Kennedy Mrs ---------- E. F. Partridge Mrs. " Mary " ." Some chips and tears to the mounting, 1 1/2" crease at upper right corner affecting only the sky. Pencil notes indicate the full date Aug. 10, 1868 and three names.

N° de réf. du vendeur 020061

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• Titre: Large Very Early Photograph of the Magnesia Temple at Sharon Springs
• Éditeur: Sharon Springs
• Date de parution: 1863
• Langue: anglais
• Reliure: Mounted on Card
• Illustrateur: Original Photograph
• Édition: Original Photograph
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Art-Original Photographs
  • Miscellany #08 A Collector's Odds and Ends