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Scenes in Druid Hill Park, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
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Scenes in Druid Hill Park, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
Scenes in Druid Hill Park, 1874. Waterfall, drinking fountain, boating lake and bandstand in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Druid-Hill Park lies immediately on the northern suburbs of the city, and embraces nearly seven hundred acres of well-diversified surface...Quiet, sequestered dells, and cool, shaded valleys, watered by streams and rejoicing in springs of the purest water; drives that wind through meadows and woods; bridle-paths and foot-ways that seldom leave the welcome shadow of the trees, render the park one of great rural beauty and sylvan seclusion. It is indeed not a made show-ground, but a park with all a parks natural attractiveness of wood and water, grassy lawns, with branching shade-trees and avenues that are lost in forest-depths. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. II, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1874]
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This print captures the enchanting beauty of Druid Hill Park in 1874, a true oasis nestled in the northern suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland. Created by James H. Richardson, this image showcases the park's diverse landscape and natural allure. Intriguingly composed, the photograph reveals a picturesque waterfall cascading down rocks, creating a soothing melody that harmonizes with nature's symphony. Adjacent to it stands an elegant drinking fountain, inviting visitors to quench their thirst amidst this idyllic setting. Further along, a serene boating lake sparkles under the gentle sunlight, offering moments of tranquility and leisure for those seeking respite from city life. The focal point of this scene is undoubtedly the charming bandstand that proudly graces Druid Hill Park. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees providing ample shade on hot summer days, it serves as both a gathering place for music enthusiasts and an emblematic symbol of community spirit. Described as "quiet sequestered dells" and "cool shaded valleys". Druid Hill Park truly embodies rural beauty and sylvan seclusion. Its sprawling seven hundred acres boast winding drives through meadows and woods while bridle-paths and foot-ways offer delightful strolls beneath nature's canopy. James H. Richardson skillfully captured not just a mere show-ground but rather an authentic haven where wood meets water; grassy lawns merge with branching shade-trees; avenues disappear into forest-depths - all contributing to its undeniable charm. This remarkable image was featured in "Picturesque America; or The Land We Live In" edited by William Cullen Bryant - an exquisite portrayal of America's breathtaking landscapes illustrated by eminent American artists during that era.
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