Old Ashmolean Museum (or Museum of History of Science), Broad Street, Oxford: the main entrance on the side facade opposite the Sheldonian Theatre
Architect/Designer | Wood, Thomas (c.1644-1695) |
Artist/Photographer | Hurst, C. |
Country | UK: England |
City | Oxford |
Subject Date | 1683 |
Image Date | 1957 |
View | Exterior |
Style | Classical Revival |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | AP Box 209 Oxford (2) |
Orientation | Landscape |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Collections |
Subject | University buildings ; Entrances ; Balustrades ; Museums ; Pediments |
NOTES: Built in 1678-1683 to house the collection of natural curiosities of Elias Ashmole, this is believed to be the first purpose-built public museum in the world. Its design has been attributed to Thomas Wood, the Oxford master mason and sculptor.
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