Reference code: BUC_CV_00261Title: The marble plaque on which is inscribed an "Act of gratitude" addressed to C. EsarcuPhotographer: unknownDate: c. 1930-1940Physical description: Dimensions: 12,9 x 17,8 cmNotes: Conservation status: Technique: black and white glass negativeLocation: BucharestComments: Constantin Esarcu created in 1865 the "Society of the Romanian Athenaeum" where he carried out an extensive cultural activity organizing monthly public conferences. He was the initiator of the construction of the Romanian Athenaeum, organizing the fundraising campaign "Give one leu for the Athenaeum". The Romanian Athenaeum was built according to the plans of the French architect Albert Galleron between 1886-1888.Digitization: Serioja Bocsok, Larisa SitarKeywords: exterior, architecture, Romanian Athenaeum, plaque, act of gratitudeRelated images: Legal rights: Collection of Mihai and Anca Oroveanu