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Former owner:
Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950  Search this
Raskob, Helena Springer Green  Search this
Sculptor:
Keck, Charles, 1875-1951  Search this
Architect:
McClure & West  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Place:
Archmere Academy (Claymont, Delaware)
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:
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 -- Delaware -- Claymont  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, File DE013
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Delaware
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb66842c203-fd39-438e-91fb-c60eb28b50c2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref6051