Constant Spring Hotel, 1900 - 1910
Scope and Contents
232 x 178 mm. A view looking across a small valley towards the spacious hotel, with mountains in the distance. The hotel is situated about six miles north of Kingston: 'Who has not heard of the Constant Spring Hotel? Its fame has gone throughout the world. The palatial caravansary stands on the summit of a gentle slope... the plan of the main building is rectangular... around it are extensive gardens and lawns for tennis, croquet, etc., where human art and ingenuity only serve to bring out in agreeable contrast the wealth of gifts bestowed by nature. There is also a nine hole golf course,' (Macmillan, 1909).
Dates
- Creation: 1900 - 1910
Creator
- Adolphe Duperly and Sons (fl. 1840-1920) (photographers) (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Bibliography
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Date information
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Originator(s)
Adolphe Duperly and Sons
Finding aid date
2002-11-11 12:41:24+00:00
Repository Details
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