John D. Rockefeller, Jr. road builder, landscape architect : an intimate look at his role in the development of the carriage roads at Acadia National Park

Roberts AR. 1988. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. road builder, landscape architect : an intimate look at his role in the development of the carriage roads at Acadia National Park

Describes the role of John D. Rockefeller in the development of the carriage roads at Acadia National Park. Describes the concept for the carriage roads, the building of the carriage roads, the construction of the gate houses, the design of the bridges, the construction of the carriage roads, and the revegetation of the areas around the carriage roads. FLORA - VASCULAR: Contains a partial plant list for the carriage roads at Acadia National Park taken from Beatrix Farrands road notes. /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /MOUNT DESERT ISLAND

Type
Unpublished Report
Authors
Roberts, Ann
Date of Issue
1988-06
Units
ACAD
Keywords
Bridges, carriage roads, Historical Survey, Mount Desert Island, Revegetation, Roads, Visitors

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