Tim Johnson Postcard Collection
 
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    Identifier

    FLSC_TJPC_01272017_0361

    Description

    This color photographic postcard features an overview of the Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kansas. The entire attraction is visible with a mausoleum on the left, a limestone house in the center and the entrance to the Garden of Eden to the right. Sculptures are visible in front of the buildings. Blue text is in the top left corner and there is printed text on the back of the card.

    Physical Description

    4"x 5" photographic postcard

    Subject

    Lucas (Kan.), Russell County (Kan.), Dinsmoor, Samuel Perry, 1843-1932, Garden of Eden (Lucas, ( Kan.), Attractions, Installations (Art)

    Rights

    This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S.Code)

    Publisher

    Digitized by FHSU Digital Collections

    Comments

    For questions or to request permissions, contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu

    Language

    eng

    Transcription

    Garden of Eden Garden of Eden Lucas, Kansas. Mr. Dinsmoor built a “Garden of Eden”, containing among other things, trees, sidewalks, fences, flower beds, fish pool, bird and animal cages, U.S. flags, a “Goddess of Liberty”, soldier, Indian, animals, birds, a monument showing the crucifixion of Labor, angels, the devil, Adam and Eve, the serpent, Cain and Abel, and a visitors dining hall. All these things are constructed of cement, and by 1927, he had used over 113 tons or about 2,273 sacks of cement.

    Postcard: Garden of Eden View From Across the Street

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