1939 Rhode Island Architecture Exhibition
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Creation Date
1838
Photographer
Harvey Weber
Location
Exeter, Fisherville, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Worktype
churches (buildings)
Style/Period
Greek Revival
Image Type
photographic prints
Image Measurements
8 inches x 10 inches
Inscription
[typed:] CATALOG NUMBER: / DATE: 1838 / EXHIBITIONS: / COLLECTIONS: / DESCRIPTION: CHESTNUT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, Exeter. 1838. /The extreme simplification of Greek Revival forms often led to great original- / ity of design in rural areas. / BIBLIOGRAPHY: / NOTES:
Description
verso of photograph; Photograph exhibited in Rhode Island Architecture Exhibition, 1939, RISD Museum. Curated by RISD Museum Director Alexander Dorner (tenure 1938-1941) and architectural historian Henry-Russell Hitchcock.
Keywords
architecture (discipline)