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Hall of Philosophy, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York, circa 1907-1913

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Summary:A large group of people sitting and standing in and around the Hall of Philosophy at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, circa 1907-1913. Caption reads: "Hall of Philosophy. The historic Hall of Philosophy, or "Hall of the Grove," stands in the forest reservation called St. Paul's Grove. The original building, modeled after the Parthenon at Athens, has been reconstructed and made a permanent memorial to the founders of Chautauqua. It was erected by popular subscription, and the cost, including the balustrade and approach, was about $20,000." Postmark date: July 24, 1913; Postcard number: 1568; Message included.
Provider:George V. Millar & Co.
Century:1901-2000
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Pennsylvania
Place of origin – Settlement:Scranton
Temporal subject: 1901-1910
1911-1920
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:New York
Geographical subject – Settlement:Chautauqua
Topical subjects:Auditoriums
Monuments & memorials
Chautauqua Institution
Genre:Postcards
ArchivesUM location:National Trust Library Postcard Collection
Repository:National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection
Browse terms:Architecture, Landscape, Historic Places
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection
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