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Of Bricks and Light: Destruction/Preservation

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Of Bricks and Light: Destruction/Preservation

Description:
Part of the American Museum of Photography, this page is a collection of architectural photographs of the destruction and preservation of important architectural landmarks. In the middle of the nineteenth century, photography was employed to record the destruction of wars and the aftermath of disasters--including the devastating urban fires that struck Boston, Chicago, and Portland (Maine) between 1866 and 1871. Photography was also quickly recognized as an important documentary tool for the emerging fields of historic preservation and urban planning.
Education Levels:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subject:
History, United States History, History, Photography, Popular Culture, Visual Arts
Resource Type:
Collection
Medium:
JPEG, Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students, General public
Online provider:
The American Museum of Photography

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