The Presidio
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painted palace
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The task of creating a Palace of Fine Arts for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition fell to the architect Bernard R. Maybeck, then fifty years old and known for his innovative ideas. Setting to work on this new project, he chose as his theme a Roman ruin, mutilated and overgrown, in the mood of a Piranesi engraving. But this ruin was not to exist solely for itself to show the mortality of grandeur and the vanity of human wishes .... Although it was meant to give delight by its exterior beauty, its purpose was also to offer all visitors a stimulating experience within doors. In playing host to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, The Fair, which opened on February 20, 1915, San Francisco was honoring the discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the completion of the Panama Canal; it was also celebrating its own resurrection after the shattering earthquake and fire of 1906. Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco.
crown of angels
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The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California is a building originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. It was designed by Bernard Maybeck, who took his inspiration from Roman and Greek architecture. The sculptured frieze and allegorical figures representing Contemplation, Wonderment and Meditation were created by Ulric Ellerhusen. It was one of only two buildings from the exposition not to be demolished (the other being the Japanese Tea House), and in the 1960s it was entirely rebuilt to ensure its longevity.
DSC00812 - Palace of Fine Arts and San Francisco Skyline
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Crissy Field beach, Palace of Fine Arts and San Francisco Skyline Click on the All Sizes button above the image to see it larger. If you like this photo, check out my Photography Gallery at www.loupiote.com and don't hesitate to leave a comment.
Palace of Fine Arts
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What's left of the old World's Fair. The Palace of Fine Arts, The Presidio, San Francisco.
presidio top
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golden gate bridge, south tower- as viewed from the presidio - san francisco, california
Nearest places of interest:
| Macarthur Quarry Sanches Paul Goode Field | Presidio Terrace Yoda Fountain Shakespeare in the Park Presidio Trust |
