United States of America -- Ohio -- Wood County -- Perrysburg
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a work sheet, site plan and copy of photograph of fountain.
Former Title:
Milford estate name until ca. 1965.
General:
Established in 1908, the Knight-Ford Garden covers 14 acres. Original 1920s features include balustrades, glagstone terrace, stone benches and fountain. The 1920s wrought iron gates were brought from the present owner's family home.
Persons and firms associated with the garden include: Mrs. and Mrs. George Ross Ford (former owners, 1908); Mrs. and Mrs. Geroge Ross Ford, II. (former owners, 1965-1967); Mr. Robert Lloyd (former owner, 1969-1972); Mils, Rhines, Bellman and Nordhoff (architects, 1920s); Albert D. Taylor (landscape architect, 1920s); Michael Ducat (architect, 1980-1982); and Peter R. Peirce (architect, 1980-1982).
Related Materials:
Knight-Ford Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (10 35 mm. slides)
Model of Garden located in Albert D. Taylor Avery Library, Columbia University.
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.
