United States of America -- Connecticut -- Fairfield County -- Greenwich
Scope and Contents:
The folders include worksheets, abbreviated site plans, and a photocopy of a book excerpt about the house and garden.
General:
Established in the 1930s, this 11-acre garden was originally designed by noted landscape architect Marian Cruger Coffin. There are many established plantings on the property, which once comprised 43 acres. There are several very large copper beech trees, two apple orchards, a walled rose garden, and a small rock garden with a small pool. The terracing in the rear of the house and the courtyard in the front were redone in 1998. Walls and another courtyard to the left of the garages were also added in that year.
Persons and firms associated with the garden include: Robert Peckham Noble and estate (former owner, 1929-1975); John McAtee (former owner, 1975-?); Claudio Staub (former owner); Bruce Failing (former owner, 1993-1997); Marian Cruger Coffin (landscape architect, 1930s); Phelps Barnum (architect, 1930s); Susan Cohen (landscape designer, early 1990s); Peter Cummins (landscape architect, 1998 to date); Dan Taylor (landscape designer, 1998 to date); Donald Comes (gardener, 1997 to date); D'Andrea Nursery (nurserymen, late 1980s); Fairfax & Sammons (architects, 1997 to date); and Rosedale Nursery (nurserymen, 1998 to date).
Related Materials:
Three Oaks related holdings consist of 2 folders (18 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.
