KSB Main Building, illustration

Photocopy

Accession Number: 2004.134.45.27

Description: Black-and-white glossy; centered front view detailed illustration of the Kentucky School for the Blind 1855 Main Building. Building is four stories; large portico with four 2-story ionic columns; dome in the center of the building with a cupola; two similar cupolas are on either side of the dome at a lower level. Leafy trees are neatly organized to the front of the building; wide sidewalk with a circular patch of grass leads to the front of the building; multiple people are pictured on the walk. Main gate in front of lawn is made of spear-top fencing, the adjacent fencing is post-and-rail.

Medium: Photographic Paper

Print Size: 8" (h) x 10" (w)

Photographer: Not Identified

History/Provenance: Museum obtained a copy from the University of Louisville Photographic Archives.

Credit Line: (see provenance)

Subjects: Illustrations Schools for the blind and visually impaired