The folder includes a worksheet, garden plans, and copies of articles about the garden.
General:
Established in 1997, this half-acre garden is designed with a formal European flavor. It includes many architectural elements and incorporates a circle in a square theme. A circular privet surrounds a carved stone wishing well. Another highlight is a "thyme" bench with ceramic egg form legs.
Persons associated with the property and garden include: Marion and Mary Lambert (former owners, 1927-1947); Sidney and Stella Shoenberg (former owners, 1947-1976); Joseph and Patricia Istwan (former owners, 1976-1986); Robert and Susan Fry (former owners, 1986-1996); L. Gay Goessling (landscape architect, 1997); Mark Seiber (masonry contractor, 1997); and Carol Fleming (artist).
Mark Seibel was a contractor for masonry work.
Related Materials:
Portland Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (8 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.
