Park and Recreation Structures: Part I: Administration and Basic Service Facilities. Part II: Recreational and Cultural Facilities. Part III: Overnight and Organized Camp Facilities.
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Americas parks-and their architectural companion the log cabin-hold a powerful grip on our imagination. Harkening back to a simpler time these rustic structures serve as a reminder of Americas frontier spirit and serve as a popular source of inspiration for contemporary architecture in everything from simple vacation homes to the mansion "lodges" favored by todays wealthy elites. This classic three-volume survey first published in 1938 by the National Park Service details in photographs and measured drawings the rich legacy of Americas park structures. In over 500 illustrations Park and Recreation Structures documents picnic tables dams drinking fountains trail signs storage sheds bridges boathouses lodges and inns from the glory days of park construction. Reproduced in its entirety in a single volume this book will serve as a source of ideas details and imagery for architects landscapists gardeners and anyone interested in Americas national parks.
