United States of America -- Colorado -- El Paso County -- Colorado Springs
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes worksheets and a 1992 booklet on the history of the club.
General:
The El Paso Club is one of Colorado Springs' landmark buildings. Organized on October 23, 1877, the El Paso Club is believed to be one of the oldest active private town clubs west of Chicago. The building that the club now occupies was erected by Professor James H. Kerr of Colorado College as his home in 1883. The club purchased this residence in 1890 and has occupied the building ever since. Additions and renovations to the building were designed by architect Thomas MacLaren in 1909. The current gardens reflect work done by horticulturist Bridget O'Hara in 1991.
Persons associated with the property include: James H. Kerr (former owner, 1883-1890); Thomas MacLaren (architect, 1883); and Bridget O'Hara (horticulturist, 1991).
Related Materials:
El Paso Club related holdings consist of 1 folder (3 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.
Topic:
Gardens -- Colorado -- Colorado Springs Search this
Collection Citation:
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.
