Village Museum, Bucharest, Romania


Related person
John P. Schooley Jr. (was created by)
Description
The Village Museum is located on the Herastrau lake shore in Bucharest. It is one of the largest and oldest outdoor museums in Europe. It features architecture, crafts, objects, and exhibits communicating the depth and expression of Romanian culture. This image was taken in 1970 by John Schooley, FAIA, during an Urban America tour. Urban America tours allowed architects and planners to visit planned communities and meet professionals involved in their planning and continued development. Keywords: Romania, Bucuresti (municipality), Bucharest, exhibition structures, thatched roof, straw, wood. Submitted by John Schooley, FAIA.
Style/Period
Vernacular
Material
construction (wood)
wood (hardwood or softwood)