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1. Mid-Century Modem: The Kaiser Roof Garden Comes of Age.

Author

Graham, Marlea

Subjects
*ROOF gardening, *GREEN roofs, *HISTORIC sites, *ANNIVERSARIES
Abstract

The article focuses on the Oakland, California Kaiser Center Roof Garden which will qualify as a National Historic Landmark on its 50th anniversary in 2010. The Kaiser Center Roof Garden was reportedly conceptualized by California industrialist Henry J. Kaiser as a symbol of his career. Also noted is the life and career path of Henry J. Kaiser and the light-weight soil mix used on the Roof Garden by Osmund & Stanley landscaping company.

Published
2009

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