The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial : designed by Lawrence Halprin / written by David Dillon ; photographed by Alan Ward.

Main entry:

Dillon, David, 1941-2010.

Title & Author:

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial : designed by Lawrence Halprin / written by David Dillon ; photographed by Alan Ward.

Publication:

Description:

83 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm

Series:

Land marks ; 07

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 83).
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States 1933-1945 -- The FDR Memorial Competitions -- The Halprin Saga -- The Design of the Memorial -- The FDR Memorial in Perspective -- A Portfolio of Photographs -- Plans and Drawings.

Summary:

Over 25 years in the making, the Roosevelt memorial, designed by Halprin, includes 4 outdoor 'rooms' and a wall, 12 feet and 800 feet long. This book traces the history of this, the last presidential memorial to be erected in the nation's capital.

ISBN:

1888931116
9781888931112

Subject:

Halprin, Lawrence Aesthetics.
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Monuments.
Halprin, Lawrence Esthétique.
Halprin, Lawrence
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Roosevelt, Franklin D.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (Washington, D.C.)
Symbolism in architecture Washington (D.C.)
Symbolisme en architecture Washington (D.C.)
Symbolism in architecture
Aesthetics
Buildings
Monuments
Politisches Denkmal
Öffentlicher Raum
Kunst
Washington (D.C.) Buildings, structures, etc.
Washington (D.C.) Constructions.
Washington (D.C.)

Form/genre:

Quotations (texts)

Added entries:

Halprin, Lawrence.
Ward, Alan, 1950- photographer.
Landmarks (Washington, D.C.) ; 07.

FDR Memorial

Holdings:

Location: Library main 202231
Call No.: NA44.H195.25 F7 1998
Status: Available

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