The Pachyderm Building, 1956

ID: 6021 | This file appears in: Mid Century Exhibits at the Cleveland Zoo
The Pachyderm Building, 1956
During the mid century, a modernistic approach was commonly employed in the design of exhibits. While a sharp contrast to the naturalistic approach that was both advocated for during the interwar years and later popularized in the 1960s, it signaled an effort by zoos to utilize the latest in scientific and technological advances to create the best possible living conditions for its animals. These ultra-hygienic, rigid spaces were meant to provide an environment that responded directly to the needs and behaviors of animals rather than just simulate a native habitat.
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"The Pachyderm Building, 1956" appears in: Mid Century Exhibits at the Cleveland Zoo