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1. California ... 2. Computer... 3. Babbage's... 4. Lotusland, ... 5. The... 6. Monarch... 7. Lunar... 8. San Jose... ... 23. The Gap...The Huntington Library, Art Gallery, and Botanical Garden, 5-25-2008
These photos were taken at the re-opening of the newly renovated Huntington Art Gallery, which also used to be home of Henry Huntington, railroad mogul, and his wife Arabella. Tripods and flash were not allowed, so indoor shots may be fuzzy (but I think I'm getting better at them.) :-)
Mr. Huntington was a collector of rare books, and Mrs. Huntington was a collector of fine art. When they passed away, they transferred their property and collections to a non-profit educational trust. The library is now used for academia research, and the art galleries and botanical garden are open to the public. Please see http://www.huntington.org for more info.
It's impossible to get pics of everything at The Huntington in one day, so this album just covers:
- The Huntington Art Gallery (period furnished rooms only)
- parts of the botanical garden
- select manuscripts from the library
- tasty treats at the Rose Garden Tea Room
More pics next time! :-)
North Vista
North Vista - statues depicting characters from classical mythology and folklore
North Vista - statues depicting characters from classical mythology and folklore
Huntington Villa - Exterior
Huntington Villa - Dining Room
Huntington Villa - Large Drawing Room
Huntington Villa - Large Drawing Room
Huntington Villa - rug detail in the Large Drawing Room
Huntington Villa - Large Library
Huntington Villa - Large Library
Huntington Villa - Large Library
Huntington Villa - Large Library
Huntington Villa - details of the gilded furniture in the Large Library
Huntington Villa - details of the rug in the Large Library
Huntington Villa - details of the furniture in the Large Library. The theme of the tapestry covering the chairs and couch is ch
Huntington Villa - details of the furniture in the Large Library. The theme of the tapestry covering the chairs and couch is ch
Huntington Villa - Small Library, also Mr. Huntington's office
Huntington Villa - Small Library, also Mr. Huntington's office
Huntington Villa - Small Drawing Room
Huntington Villa - Stained Glass Windows by William Morris (this is two stories high!)
Huntington Villa - One side of the dual staircase
Huntington Villa - One side of the dual staircase
Herb Garden - honeybee!!
Herb Garden - Where did the Wormwood go? Could it be that visitors stole it to make absinthe? The thought DID cross my mind.
Tropical Garden - waterfall
The Library - Exterior
The Library - Exterior
The Library - Book of Hours
The Library - Book of Hours
The Library - Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
The Library - Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
The Library - I forgot to make note of what book this is
