Chautauqua Institution 1874-1974

Kathleen Crocker,Jane Currie,Jane Currie

Chautauqua Institution 1874-1974
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 April 2001
Pages
128
ISBN
9780738505459

Chautauqua Institution 1874-1974

Kathleen Crocker,Jane Currie,Jane Currie

The Chautauqua Institution, located on Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State, is both a cloistered community and a world-renowned educational establishment. Founded in 1874 as a summer camp for Methodist Sunday school teachers,

Chautauqua is synonymous with the ideas of spiritual growth, educational study, and intellectual stimulation in conjunction with recreation in an outdoor setting. For over 125 years, Chautauqua has

remained an educational and cultural mecca for the common man. Chautauqua Institution, 1874-1974 is a compendium of Chautauqua’s growth from its inception at Fair Point to its centennial celebrations. Each chapter’s brief introduction acquaints the reader with historic highlights followed by pages of fascinating facts and intriguing images, ranging from rudimentary tents to the grande dame of hotels, from Victorian cottages to Greek-pillared halls. This array of architecture forms the backdrop for countless individuals who were responsible for bringing the founders’ vision to fruition and who were the backbone of the Chautauqua Movement.

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