The Mall, Central Park, New York, New York, circa 1900
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Central Park was the first and most influential of America's landscaped parks. Created in 1858, it was intended to provide recreational opportunities not only for the well-to-do but for the population as a whole. This turn-of-the-century photograph was taken by pioneering photographer William Henry Jackson for the Detroit Publishing Company.
Central Park was the first and most influential of America's landscaped parks. Created in 1858, it was intended to provide recreational opportunities not only for the well-to-do but for the population as a whole. This turn-of-the-century photograph was taken by pioneering photographer William Henry Jackson for the Detroit Publishing Company.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1900
Subject Date
circa 1900
Creators
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Creator Notes
Photographed by William Henry Jackson. Published by Detroit Photographic Co., Detroit, Michigan.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.DPC.012685
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 9 in
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