The corporate estate in the USA, 1954–64: ‘Thoroughly modern in concept, but … down to earth and rugged’

Studies in the History of Gardens and Designed Landscapes

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 25-56

  Mozingo, Louise A ^a  

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EID: 61949091729     PISSN: 14601176     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14601176.2000.10435607     Document Type: Article

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