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The legislative act of 1888 was entitled An Act to authorize the selection, location and acquiring of certain grounds for public parks and parkways in and near the City of Rochester and to provide for the maintenance and embellishment thereof.
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Excerpt from The Origin Development of Rochester's Park System
The legislative act of 1888 was entitled An Act to authorize the selection, location and acquiring of certain grounds for public parks and parkways in and near the City of Rochester and to provide for the maintenance and embellishment thereof.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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The Origin Development of Rochester's Park System (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive and detailed history of Rochester's remarkable urban park system, exploring its origins and development from its humble beginnings in the late 19th century to its present-day status as a cherished recreational and cultural asset for the city's residents. The author traces the efforts of dedicated citizens and visionary park commissioners who, despite significant challenges and opposition, persevered in their mission to create and preserve these green spaces for the benefit of the community. The book delves into the park system's formative years, highlighting the challenges and successes of securing land, designing landscapes, and establishing funding mechanisms. It then delves into the "economic stage" of the park system's development, showcasing the growth and expansion of the parks through increased financial support and the introduction of amenities that enhanced their functionality and appeal. Finally, the book examines the park system's era of maturity and demonstration, exploring the creation of specialized features such as horticultural displays, zoological collections, and educational programs that transformed the parks into vital community hubs for recreation, education, and cultural enrichment. The author concludes by emphasizing the enduring legacy of Rochester's park system, which stands as a testament to the power of civic vision and the transformative impact of urban green spaces on the well-being and vitality of a city. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780260404862_0
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