Large brick public building on a grassy hill, sepia photograph – Historic Photo Reproduction
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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Step back in time with Large brick public building on a grassy hill, sepia photograph, a historic photograph rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It brings character to any room and makes a memorable gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Large brick public building on a grassy hill, sepia photograph
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Set on a rise of open lawn, the large brick building in this sepia view stands apart from its surroundings, and its bulk and tall windows give it the presence of a civic landmark. Public libraries like this became a familiar part of American towns in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when many communities built them on prominent sites as places for reading, study and public gatherings. The warm sepia tone common to photographs of that era hints at the period, while the generous grounds reflect how such buildings were often placed to emphasize their importance. Viewers may notice the balanced proportions and central entrance, which were meant to signal learning and civic pride.
| Original scan | 5,640 × 4,506 px · prints to 19 × 15 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | tif15354_CarnegielibraryofHomesteadMunh |
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