United States of America -- Delaware -- New Castle County -- Claymont
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes worksheets, a photocopied image of the courtyard, and additional information.
General:
Located just north of Wilmington in Claymont, Delaware, what is now Archmere Academy was from 1910 the home of John J. Raskob, his wife Helena Springer Green Raskob, and their 12 children. The property had two houses, the Italianate Renaissance "Patio," which served as the Raskobs' residence, and the separate servants' quarters, "Manor Hall." A striking feature of the grounds was the interior courtyard of the "Patio," with a fountain designed by sculptor Charles Keck. In 1932 the 48-acre property was sold to the Norbertine Order, which established the college preparatory school that continues on this site.
Persons and firms associated with the property include: John J. Raskob and Helena Springer Green Raskob (former owners, 1910-1932); Charles Keck (sculptor); and McClure & Harper (architects, 1916-1918).
Related Materials:
Archmere Academy related holdings consist of 1 folder (3 35 mm. slides)
Collection Restrictions:
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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.