Manuscripts

View of The Peristyle, entrance to the Bivouac Art Galleries at Otis Art Institute

Description: Black and white photograph of The Peristyle, the main entrance to the Bivouac Art Galleries at Otis Art Institute. Windows and pillars visible on both sides, with potted plants at the bottom of the second pillars with wire basket and vines hanging down. Four steps lead up to double-door doorway near center of photo, with potted plants on each side. Geometric design on flooring visible in foreground.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 26 November 1916
Call number: mssLAT 000102
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Front view of the Otis Art Institute

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of the front view of The Bivouac, during its use as the Otis Art Institute. Large, multistoried building with flag visible in background. Addition to house can be seen to left of photo. Steps and pathway from sidewalk visible near bottom right of photo. House number, "2401" above entryway, in between four pillars, two on each side. Statue on stand between third and fourth pillars, with two potted plants also visible.

mssLAT 000103

View of side entrance to The Bivouac in use as Otis Art Institute

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of the side entrance to The Bivouac, former residence of Harrison Gray Otis. Chimney visible at top right of photo. Large palm tree to right and left of photo. Plants and shrubs line bottom of palms, next to walkway. Doorway visible near center, with vines entwined around building.

mssLAT 000099

Front view of The Bivouac as Otis Art Institute

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of side view of The Bivouac. Sidewalk visible near bottom left corner of photo. Front lawn with sign reads, "Otis Art Institute, School of Fine and Applied Arts" towards left of photo. House, covered with vegetation and vines in center of photo, with palm tree in left background, and right foreground.

mssLAT 000101

Front view of The Bivouac

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of front view of The Bivouac. House is surrounded by and covered with vines. American flag hanging in front of doorway between second and third pillars. Statue between third and fourth pillars. Front lawn visible in foreground, with large shadow of palm tree.

mssLAT 000114

Replica of Second Building at The Bivouac, rear view

Manuscripts

Black and white contact print of the rear view of a replica of the Second Building, built at The Bivouac. Large palm tree visible to left of photo. Potted plants placed in niches of structure. Doorway to replica can be seen near center of photo, with two plants in ornamental planters; one on each side, both on raised, paved platforms. Street visible to right of photo, with curb and trees in background. Print is underexposed. Duplicate print of Image Number 000118. Related to Image Number 000131, 000132, 000133.

mssLAT 000130

Replica of Second Building at The Bivouac, rear view

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of the rear view of a replica of the Second Building, built at The Bivouac. Large palm tree visible to left of photo. Potted plants placed in niches of building. Doorway to replica can be seen near center of photo, with two plants in ornamental planters; one on each side, both on raised, paved platforms. Street can be seen to right of photo, with curb and trees in background. Related to Image Number 000130 (underexposed print), 000109, 000115, 000116, 000117 (other views).

mssLAT 000118

View of The Peristyle, entrance to the Bivouac Art Galleries at Otis Art Institute

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