Photo Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2019.00758 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
The White Pagoda, Foochow The East pagoda was built in 1597, The pagoda’s construction was a high ranking monk, named Fodeng. By the 20th century, deterioration since construction had caused the East pagoda to slant from its center of gravity by 2.87 meters. In 1995, experts set about trying to correct the slant. They removed earth from underneath the pagoda and successfully corrected the pagoda's tilt. The East Pagoda is 53.3 meters high, and the lowest floor’s circumference is 4.36 meters. On top of the East pagoda are three magic gourds, with the upper two parts being made of copper. |
Date |
1911 |
Photographer |
Dr. William Edgar Geil |
Title |
The White Pagoda, Foochow |
Copyright |
Doylestown Historical Society |
Collection |
WM. Edgar Geil Collection |
Cataloged by |
Tony Palazzolo |
Orig/copy |
Copy |