PHILADELPHIA TREES
Author : PAUL W. MEYER
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,94 MB
Release : 2022
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ISBN : 9781512823905
Author : PAUL W. MEYER
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,94 MB
Release : 2022
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ISBN : 9781512823905
Author : Ann Fowler Rhoads
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,94 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
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Authoritative, encyclopedic, lavishly illustrated guide to the trees of the state and region—from the Morris Arboretum, the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Author : Ralph Skea
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,91 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Painters
ISBN : 9780500239049
"This superbly illustrated book traces van Gogh's development as a painter of trees, from the distinctive pollard willows of his home province of North Brabant to the cypress and olive trees of Provence to the parks of Paris. Ralph Skea discusses van Gogh's early life in the Netherlands; his first tree studies in the Dutch landscape; his paintings of trees within townscapes; his particular fascination with orchards, which led to some of his best-known and most loved paintings; and the works he completed in rural Provence."--Amazon.com.
Author : Jan Woudstra
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 30,39 MB
Release : 2022-03-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1000556492
This book focuses on the politics of street trees and the institutions, actors and processes that govern their planning, planting and maintenance. This is an innovative approach which is particularly important in the context of mounting environmental and societal challenges and reveals a huge amount about the nature of modern life, social change and political conflict. The work first provides different historical perspectives on street trees and politics, celebrating diversity in different cultures. A second section discusses street tree values, policy and management, addressing more contemporary issues of their significance and contribution to our environment, both physically and philosophically. It explores cultural idiosyncrasies and those from the point of view of political economy, particularly challenging the neo-liberal perspectives that continue to dominate political narratives. The final section provides case studies of community engagement, civil action and governance. International case studies bring together contrasting approaches in areas with diverging political directions or intentions, the constraints of laws and the importance of people power. By pursuing an interdisciplinary approach this book produces an information base for academics, practitioners, politicians and activists alike, thus contributing to a fairer political debate that helps to promote more democratic environments that are sustainable, equitable, comfortable and healthier.
Author : Henry W. Lawrence
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 18,75 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780813928005
For those who have ever wondered why we have trees in cities or what makes the layout of cities like Paris and Amsterdam seem so memorable, City Trees: A Historical Geography from the Renaissance through the Nineteenth Century by Henry W. Lawrence provides a comprehensive and handsome guide to the history of trees in urban landscapes. Covering four centuries of development in the cities of Europe and America, this book shows how trees became integral to urban landscapes by looking at the historical evolution of the spaces in which they were planted and how these spaces were used. Reflecting on the impact trees have had on what many consider to be the fundamental aspects of city life--people, buildings, social and economic activity--Lawrence draws on graphic materials, written descriptions, local histories, and archival research to provide a unique look at the tree's role in urban landscape history. Primarily concerned with aesthetics, power, and national traditions, Lawrence reflects on the differing impacts city trees have had on multiple aspects of culture, from their roles as symbols and their representation of economic prosperity to the differing ways nations planted their trees, which gradually blended into an international style of urban planting. Complete with fascinating illustrations, City Trees will appeal to those interested in urban history and geography as well as the general public interested in cities, cultural history, and landscape design.
Author : Fairmount Park Commission (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Page : 18 pages
File Size : 24,84 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Endemic plants
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Author : George Vasey
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 34,54 MB
Release : 1876
Category : Centennial Exhibition
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Author : West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 35,95 MB
Release : 1911
Category : Cemeteries
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Author : Waterford Press
Publisher : Waterford Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,43 MB
Release : 2024-05-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781620056493
Author : Philadelphia Commissioners of Fairmo
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,38 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781022211988
This report provides a detailed study of the trees growing in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park as of 1914. The report includes data on the number, location, and species of trees, as well as recommendations for the care and management of the forested areas of the park. The report also includes a section on the history of Fairmount Park and its role in the development of Philadelphia. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in urban forestry or the history of parks and open spaces. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.