United States of America -- Ohio -- Hamilton County -- Cincinnati
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a worksheet, update sheet, and copies of articles.
Former Title:
Knowthewaite
General:
Walter L. Rapp designed a reproduction of a Colonial Williamsburg mansion in 1937. The original name for the house, "Knowthewaite," is Gaelic for "clearing on the hill". Rolling lawns end at woodlands. The owner described the overall design as casual, according to the GCA Annual Meeting publication in 1954. Perennial borders lead to a swimming pool. Landscape architect, Henry Fletcher Kenney, designed a terraced rose garden ca. 1954. The rose garden is dominated by a hexagonal tool house, a copy of one at Mt. Vernon. A small walled garden with greenhouse at one end lies off the morning room.
Persons associated with the property include: Henry Fletcher Kenney (landscape architect, 1954); Eleanor Christie (landscape architect, ?); Walter L. Rapp (architect, 1937); and Frederick Geier (former owner).
Related Materials:
Geierwood related holdings consist of 1 folder (9 35 mm. slides)
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Sponsor:
A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
