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Creator:

Mission Catholique de Brazzaville  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)

Container:

Volume 2 CF

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Place:

Africa

Congo (Brazzaville)

Congo, Republic of the, -- Commune de Brazzaville, -- Brazzaville

Date:

[ca. 1900]

Scope and Contents:

Printed caption on recto reads: "55. Congo Français / Mission Catholique de Brazzaville: Palais épiscopal de Brazzaville, entièrement construit par les Missionaires / Devant, un jet d'eau / Au premier étage, un bec de gaz... à huile de palme!!!"

Translated caption reads: "55. French Congo / Brazzaville Catholic Mission: Episcopal Palace in Brazzaville, entirely built by the Missionaries / In front, running water / On the first floor, a gas lamp... palm oil!!!"

Local Numbers:

EEPA CF-30-13

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Cultural landscapes  Search this

Architecture  Search this

Missions  Search this

Genre/Form:

Postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CF 1985-140616

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7afc29333-14ac-4833-9b83-a3d931d58fb9

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2024

Extent:

1 Postcard (photograph., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Mozambique

Date:

circa 1967

Scope and Contents:

Manuscript caption on verso reads: "Pande - Exploração de Petróleo."

Postmarks, mansuscript message, and address on verso.

Local Numbers:

EEPA MZ-14-09

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Landscapes -- natural  Search this

Natural gas  Search this

Energy industries  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MZ 2012-001-1271

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 31: Mozambique (MZ)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo74342cc72-6ece-4b04-b65e-10eaabbac600

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref6507

Owner:

Oregon Dental Association  Search this

Contractor:

Kurisu International  Search this

Kurisu, Hoichi  Search this

Provenance:

The Portland Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Oregon Dental Association (Portland, Or.)

United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland

General:

"The 16 slides show the progression of the garden from the entrance gate past the recirculating stream that ends in a beautiful pond at one end of the garden. There is a gravel garden area and several benches to stop by. Tall Douglas Firs encircle the whole site, so there is a dramatic change from the very suburban landscape this office building inhabits. (A steak house, a Union 76 gas station, a mini-mall strip)

"The garden is almost 15 years old, and has been constantly maintained by Kurisu, International. It is always presentable for viewing. Hoichi Kurisu has done many landscapes in Portland, Oregon. It was difficult choosing his best work. We looked at homes and huge condominium developments. We chose this design because it has created a real oasis of beauty in a very chaotic suburban sprawl area. He is a very talented and capable landscape designer."

Persons associated with the property include: Oregon Dental Association (owner); Kurisu International, Inc. (landscape architectural firm); Hoichi Kurisu (President of Kurisu International, Inc.).

Related Materials:

Oregon Dental Association related holdings consist of 1 folder (16 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 -- Oregon -- Portland  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File OR036

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb67b464123-9b52-4f25-a213-e5c61c70dcaf

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10138

Creator:

Blount Mansion Garden  Search this

Blount Mansion Association  Search this

Knoxville Garden Club  Search this

Landscape architect:

Hopkins, Alden  Search this

Parker, Donald H.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Tennessee -- Knoxville

United States of America -- Tennessee -- Knox County -- Knoxville

Date:

1987

General:

The gardens were reconstructed from ruins and the documentation from the turn of the century. The kitchen from southeast corner of the garden.The ga

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:

Spring  Search this

Box  Search this

Flower beds  Search this

Tulips  Search this

Houses  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item TN023008

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Tennessee / TN023: Knoxville -- Blount Mansion

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6e40201ea-2ffb-4227-9322-549e60fbace7

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11039

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col., 35 mm. slide.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

William Wood Garden (Savannah, Ga.)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Chatham County -- Savannah

Date:

[19--?]

Scope and Contents:

Grass ramps, four falls, half moon at end with diminishing persepective. Old roses have always been there. Peonies, Quince, Crape myrtle and rose bush are part of the original planting. c.1800 Yew bush still in place.

Biographical / Historical:

Rose Greely redesigned the garden in 1953.

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 -- Georgia -- Savannah  Search this

Walkways, brick  Search this

Armillary spheres  Search this

Parterres  Search this

Gates  Search this

Walls  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item MD153003

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Georgia / MD153: Savannah -- Ridout House

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb62b704b15-4212-497d-bfb2-914acaab14d4

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref14281

Former owner:

Snyder, William Penn  Search this

Snyder, William Penn, Jr.  Search this

Landscape architect:

Pitkin, William, Jr.  Search this

Mott, Seward  Search this

Provenance:

Garden Club of Allegheny County  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Wilpen Hall (Sewickley, Pennsylvania)

United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Allegheny -- Sewickley

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets, historical information and photocopies of the landscape architect's drawings for the 1924 garden.

General:

Wilpen Hall was built by architect George S. Orth (d.1911) in the late 1890's as a summer 'cottage' estate for the industrialist William Penn Snyder, with its original formal gardens designed by William Pitkin, Jr. and Seward H. Mott and in place by 1924. The original 162-acre property was a self-sustaining estate that employed twenty persons to maintain the terraced formal gardens and parterres based on Victorian English garden design, the sweeping lawns, a woodlands garden, proprietary gas and water resources, and planted fields.

Now 56 acres of the terraced property still feature distinct garden areas: a formal white garden planted with shrubs including boxwood, white pine and dogwood, iris and allium bulbs, perennial phlox and annuals including zinnia, nicotiana, cleome, dusty miller and petunias. A lengthy rose border along a wall is planted with floribunda climbing roses; a sloping rock garden is planted with arborvitae, dwarf cedar and dwarf Andromeda, and mounding perennials including stonecrop, sedums and lavender. Hydrangea standards and peony beds remain from the original 1920s gardens. Further from the house there are woodland gardens with gingko, maple, sycamore and paw paw forming the upper story that is under planted with bulbs, perennials and ground covers.

Wilpen Hall was listed in the National Register of Historic Places April 20, 2011 and was awarded an historic landmark plaque in 2001 from the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.

Persons associated with the garden include: William Penn Snyder (former owner, 1898-1931); William Penn Snyder, Jr. (former owner, 1931-1975); William Pitkin, Jr. and Seward H. Mott (landscape architects, 1924); Donald Wilson (gardener, 1956-present); Cathy and Paul Kentzel (managers, 2006-present); Travis Wanner (arborist, 2006-present).

Related Materials:

Wilpen Hall related holdings consist of 1 folder (37 photographs (digital))

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 -- Pennsylvania -- Sewickley  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File PA686

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Pennsylvania

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb685d0792b-87f6-4a1b-a4bc-f760821b44c1

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16574

Former owner:

Loring, Charles Greely, 1828-1902  Search this

Shaw, Quincy A., 1869-1960  Search this

Shaw, Sarah Pemberton  Search this

Shaw, Lydia Codman  Search this

Codman, Samuel Eliot  Search this

Architect:

Emerson, William Ralph, 1833-1917  Search this

Little, Arthur  Search this

Browne, Herbert W. C.  Search this

Sculptor:

Crenier, Henri  Search this

Landscape architect:

Gibson, Laura  Search this

Provenance:

North Shore Garden Club of Massachusetts  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Pompey's Garden (Prides Crossing, Beverly, Massachusetts)

United States of America -- Massachusetts -- Essex -- Beverly

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets, photocopies of articles, and historic information.

General:

Named after a slave who planted a flower garden on this rock ledge long before the town formerly known as Prides Crossing became popular for vacation homes for Bostonians, this property with its shingle style house was built in the 1880's with large windows facing the ocean view. However, the first owner did not install a garden. The second owner built a 3,400 square foot formal garden away from the house, walled with native stone and hidden from view on the four acre property. Comprised of a rectangle and a circle, the geometrically organized space was on two levels connected by stairs. In the 20th century the lower circular garden was shaded by a hemlock grove and featured a central pond with Henri Crenier's boy and turtle fountain sculpture. A flower border with anemones, foxgloves, lupines, gas plants, bugbane, iris and heliotrope was planted between the rough stone walls and patterned path of Majorcan pebbles that was installed, circa 1920. The rectangular upper garden had a wall fountain and tea house at one end with boxwood edged beds of roses, phlox, peonies and foxgloves with a heliotrope standard in the center. English ivy and climbing hydrangeas grew over the walls.

By 2012 when the most recent restoration of the garden was begun the rose and perennial beds were long gone, having been shaded out and replaced by lawn by an intervening owner. Shade loving perennials including astilbe, foxglove, lupine, and heliotrope were planted around the perimeter of that lawn. The lawn in the lower circular garden, now in full sun, was edged with pink dianthus and catmint. Korean dogwood and boxwood were planted on the rise between the two gardens, climbing roses were planted to climb the walls, and clematis was planted to climb the new arches over the gates. This restoration kept the hardscape walls, wall fountain, built-in bench and belvedere (tea house) and was completed in 2014.

Persons associated with the garden are General Charles Greeley Loring, Jr. (1828-1902) (former owner 1881-1902); Quincy Adams Shaw (former owner, 1902-1960); Sarah Pemberton Shaw (former owner, 1902-1945); Lydia Eliot Codman Shaw (former owner, 1947-1966); Samuel Eliot Codman (former owner, 1966-2008); William Ralph Emerson (1833-1917) (architect, 1881-1883); Arthur Little (1852-1925) & Herbert W.C. Browne (1860-1949) (architects of additions, 1903-1905); Henri Crenier (1873-1948) (sculptor, 1910); Laura Gibson (landscape architect, 2012- ).

Related Materials:

Pompey's Garden related holdings consist of 2 folders (1 glass lantern slide, 8 digital images, 1 print)

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 -- Massachusetts -- Beverly  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File MA017

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Massachusetts

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb63345d9d4-fc8c-40b8-8475-dcd9b7816e40

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref17553

Former owner:

McCarter, Thomas N.  Search this

Landscape architect:

Brinley and Holbrook  Search this

Provenance:

Rumson Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Rumson Hill (Rumson, New Jersey)

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Monmouth County -- Rumson

Scope and Contents:

The folders include worksheets, an abbreviated garden plan, and a photocopy of the 1913 garden design, including plant lists.

General:

The gardens on this now-vanished 220-acre estate were established in the early 1900s and appear to have survived intact until the 1950s. During that time the property was owned by Thomas N. McCarter. In 1913 a detailed plan for the formal garden was prepared by the landscape architectural firm of Brinley and Holbrook. This was a typical country estate of the period, a working farm situated on the highest point between two rivers, the Navesink and the Shrewsbury. In addition to the formal pergola garden, the garden's other main feature seems to have been a fantastic allée of buttonwood (sycamore) trees by the entrance drive. The house, located on Rumson Road, has survived, but most of the surrounding land has been sold.

Persons and firms associated with the garden include: Thomas N. McCarter (former owner, 1903-ca. 1950) and Brinley and Holbrook (landscape architects, 1913).

Related Materials:

Rumson Hill related holdings consist of 2 folders (11 35 mm. and glass 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 -- New Jersey -- Rumson  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File NJ012

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb69f8945cf-8601-4619-bb3a-0570654c0bc8

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref20213

Former owner:

Maddox, Robert Foster  Search this

Maddox, Laura Baxter  Search this

Landscape designer:

Maddox, Laura Baxter  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Woodhaven (Atlanta, Georgia)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Atlanta

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets, photocopies (with photo illustrations) of book sections and articles about the gardens, and other information.

General:

Woodhaven was the estate of Robert Foster and Laura Baxter Maddox and at the time it was first developed, in the early 1900s, lay about six miles north of downtown Atlanta in what is now the Buckhead section of the city. Beginning with a 75-acre property where woods ended in a deep ravine, the owners (with Laura Maddox doing the design work) adapted the site to more favorable landscape conditions. The ravine was terraced to prevent erosion and became an expansive, terraced sunken garden, the first formal garden of any significance in Atlanta. Native trees were augmented with ornamental trees and shrubs, while the bowl of the ravine became a pool to hold the water that naturally drained there. The circular surrounding area was frequently used as a natural theater. In addition to this sunken garden there was also a "Pergola Garden." Roses, perennials, hedges, lawns, walkways, sculpture, and other features made this a garden of interest in all seasons. After World War II the property was subdivided, with the Maddox family retaining 25 acres. In the 1960s the State of Georgia purchased about 20 acres as the site for a new governor's mansion. The Maddox house was demolished, although the gardens and carriage house were retained (noted landscape architect Edward L. Daugherty designed the site immediately around the new governor's mansion). Significant enhancements to the gardens were made in the 1980s.

Images of the garden as it existed during the ownership of the Maddox family were used to create the slide copies in the Archives of American Gardens' collection, which apparently date to 1987.

Persons associated with the garden include Robert Foster and Laura Baxter Maddox (former owners and landscape designer, 1906-1965).

Related Materials:

Woodhaven related holdings consist of 1 folder (23 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 -- Georgia -- Atlanta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA087

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Georgia

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6ad11d8e6-2562-49ad-bbce-9c190b6ac555

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23099

Landscape designer:

Reid, J. Neel (Joseph Neel), 1885-1926  Search this

Shutze, Philip Trammell  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

United States of America -- Georgia -- Atlanta

Scope and Contents:

17 35mm slides (photographs) and 1 file folder. Image date from 1922, 1925, 1926 and 1940.

General:

Georgia's climate and flora were similar enough to Tuscany to inspire this Italian Baroque style house and gardens on a 40-acre property, designed by J. Neel Reid in 1923. There was a boundary screen of cedars and cherry laurel along the road with a winding drive to the entrance court through pine underplanted with native azaleas. Additional plantings of oleaster, yucca and gardenias led to wisteria on a loggia, espaliered magnolias, and pots and tubs of pomegranates, orange trees, oleanders and geraniums. North of the house there were steps to a formal boxwood and clipped ivy parterre with a small pool in the center and a tiny frog pool to one side in a wild garden of azaleas, kalmias and native ferns growing above mixed violets. Beyond the parterre an oval stretch of lawn had another pool with a tall water jet, enclosed by a hedge of sheared arbor vitae bordered by a double allée of magnolias. On the other side of the house the courtyard overlooked the tennis court, orchard, terraced cutting garden, and the road to a farm and vineyard partly screened by pine, mimosa and bamboo. Additional Italian-style features included large terra cotta jars and stone pots of aloes and azaleas, climbing vines on the buff-colored high walls of the terrace, and two Baroque statues at the sides of the shallow steps.

Persons associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Calhoun (former owners, 1923-1948); Mr. and Mrs. Roby Robinson (former owners, 1948-1961); Mr. and Mrs. Allison Thornwell (former owners, 1961- ); J. Neel Reid (architect and landscape designer, c. 1923-1925); Philip Trammell Shutze (terrace gardens designer, c. 1925).

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.

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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA044

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Georgia

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb622cf3b69-5166-4adb-9b3c-f71cd0f1c916

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23101

Former owner:

Inman, Edward H.  Search this

Inman, Edward H., Mrs.  Search this

Architect:

Shutze, Philip T.  Search this

Photographer:

Weller, Eleanor C.  Search this

Landscape architect:

Tunnell, Spencer, II  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Swan House (Atlanta, Ga.)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Atlanta

Scope and Contents:

"The Tullie Smith House is located on the same grounds. See also the Tullie Smith House, Atlanta, Georgia."

Materials relating to the public gardens located in Altanta, Georgia. The folder includes slide list, brochures, excerpts from publications featuring the gardens, and a description and worksheet completed by a GCA researcher. The gardens are noted for its walled boxwood garden that terminates in twin pairs of fantastic Ionic columns supporting broken pediments. The gardens are owned by the Altanta Historical Society.

General:

"The boxwood garden is located to the south of the house, acting as a cross axis and transition between the facades at the front and rear of the house. There is a dual stylistic nature of Italian themes and filtered through English experience."

"There is a fountain at the center of the cross axis of paths. Urns flank the garden's side entrances, and were decorated with pieces of lava to give it the look of Italian ruins. There are parterres, defined by clay roof tiles, and planted with perennials. The garden paths were made of a buff colored gravel, and the stucco was tinted to make the house appear aged. The gardens were restored to the 1928 design in 1997."

Persons associated with the property include: Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Inman (former owner, 1928 to 1965); Philip T. Shutze (architect, designer, 1928); Eleanor Weller (photographer); Spencer Tunnell, II (landscape architect, 1997).

Related Materials:

Swan House related holdings consist of 1 folder (15 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 -- Georgia -- Atlanta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA066

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Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6679b574f-3a41-49f3-a1a3-fecfbc3a41b3

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23103

Former owner:

Dickey, James  Search this

Landscape architect:

Monroe, William L.  Search this

Daugherty, Edward L.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Gainey, Ryan  Search this

Landscape contractor:

Habersham Gardens, Inc.  Search this

Provenance:

Cherokee Garden Club (Atlanta, Ga.)  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Glen Arden Garden (Atlanta, Georgia)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Atlanta

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and a garden plan.

General:

This .7-acre garden site was established in 1973. A small, in-town garden, it reveals its owners' love for gardening with flowers, vegetables and unusual plants. There is always something of interest in different areas of the garden, enhancing the beautiful garden urns and objects inherited from two generations of the owners' family. Paths and walkways present a pleasing design for strolling among the camellias, rhododendrons, perennials, and vegetable gardens at various levels. The cottage garden at the rear entrance is particularly charming.

Persons and firms associated with the garden include: James Dickey (former owner); William L. Monroe (landscape architect, 1973-1983); Edward L. Daugherty (landscape architect, 1993); Ryan Gainey (landscape designer, 1985); and Habersham Gardens, Inc. (landscape contractors, 1994).

Related Materials:

Glen Arden Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (6 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 -- Georgia -- Atlanta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA170

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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6663980b5-448d-4bd4-911e-1e8a1301f542

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23124

Former owner:

Bazzle, Kenneth, Mrs.  Search this

Bazzle, Kenneth  Search this

Barnes, Emmet  Search this

Landscape designer:

Smearman, Jeremy  Search this

Planters Nursery & Garden Services  Search this

Architect:

Smith, W. Caldwell  Search this

Provenance:

Cherokee Garden Club (Atlanta, Ga.)  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Sejjes (Atlanta, Georgia)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Atlanta

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and abbreviated garden plan.

General:

This half-acre garden site was established in 1976. Reflecting a formal design, its plantings focus on American boxwoods, espaliered camellias, a variety of hosta and ferns, and perennials. Elements of the house, including a balcony, brick-paved entryways, and walls are incorporated into the design and support specific garden elements, such as boxwood in containers and foundation plantings. A formal, walled garden features a boxwood parterre.

Persons and firms associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bazzle (former owners, 1974-1979); Emmet Barnes (former owner, 1980-?); Jeremy Smearman (landscape designer, 1996); W. Caldwell Smith (architect, 1976); and Planters Nursery and Garden Services (landscape designers, 1996).

Related Materials:

Sejjes related holdings consist of 1 folder (10 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 -- Georgia -- Atlanta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA174

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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb601c00986-bddb-4f27-8a8a-92fe870cd2c3

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23126

Architect:

Smith, Francis Palmer, 1886-1971  Search this

Pringle, Robert Smith, d. 1937  Search this

Provenance:

Peachtree Garden Club  Search this

Cherokee Garden Club (Atlanta, Ga.)  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Turner Lynch Garden (Atlanta, Georgia)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Fulton -- Atlanta

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets.

General:

The Turner Lynch Garden is located on a 3.08 acre property in the historic district of Peachtree Heights Park. The architecture firm Carrère & Hastings planned the district's street layout, a curvilinear design that incorporates the natural terrain of the region. In keeping with this plan, a long winding driving driveway leads to the Mediterranean style house which is sited at the crest of a gently sloping hill. While preserving the bones of the original landscape, the Turner Lynch Garden features a series of garden rooms that have been developed by the present owner. These include a formal rose garden, a Japanese woodland garden, a conifer garden, and a children's playhouse garden. Original to the property, a perennial garden dates back to the early 1920's when it was termed a "round garden." The four quadrants of the garden, which mirror each other, have been enlarged to accommodate a larger planting area, and annual plants are added to provide color in late summer.

The front of the house features a large fescue lawn framed with border plantings offering the architectural features of the house as the focal point of that view. A terrace at the back of the house features a knot garden that overlooks a reflecting pool below, with a view of the perennial garden beyond. From the terrace and the perennial garden the sloping property continues down to a wooded area featuring rock walls and tile paths that wind through the trees and a recirculating stream and three ponds accented with small wooden bridges and stone benches.

Persons associated with the garden include: Harold O. Rogers (former owner, 1923-1927); J.W. (Wick) Goldsmith (former owner, 1927-1928); Clarence Haverty (former owner, 1928-1986); A. Emmett Barnes IV (former owner, 1986-1989); Pringle and Smith (architects, 1921); and T.C. Wesley (contractor/builder, 1922/1923).

Related Materials:

Turner Lynch Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (17 digital images)

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 -- Georgia -- Atlanta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA194

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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6d81bc024-8bbf-4276-889d-ce450dd65a15

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23127

Former owner:

Herbert, Isaac  Search this

Creator:

Thurmond, George  Search this

Provenance:

Bush, William G., Mrs.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Azalea Cottage (Augusta, Georgia)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Richmond County -- Augusta

General:

Built in 1813 on the grounds of the current Episcopal Day School, Walton Way, It was moved to "Rockbrook" on Berchman Road. Gift of Mrs. William G. Bush. No 35 mm slide.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Issac Herbert (builder, 1813); McLaughlin (former owner); Battey (former owner); Connelly (former owner); Thoms (former owner); and Mrs. Louise Broyles Barrett (former owner, 1930s).

Related Materials:

Azalea Cottage related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 glass lantern slides)

Listed in the Historic American Buildings Survey, GA-272.

Slide in Hubert B. Owens Collection, box 40; Owens Library, G14 Caldwell Hall, College of Environment & Design, The University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. 30602

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 -- Georgia -- Augusta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA023

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Archives of American Gardens

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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb606e80a76-d30d-462c-bf8e-2daee427af4b

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23143

Former owner:

Carnes, Peter  Search this

Howard, Hannah  Search this

Howard, Louisa  Search this

Thomas, Emeline Howard  Search this

Thomas, Maisie  Search this

Chafee, Harry  Search this

Provenance:

Bush, William G., Mrs.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Chafee House (Augusta, Georgia)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Richmond County -- Augusta

Former Title:

The Sand Hills

General:

The house was built in 1780 by Peter Carnes, however, the garden was not begun until after 1784. Mrs. John Howard designed an elaborate Dutch bulb parterre garden with 17 separate sections. Brick edging outlined the garden. The garden also included a rose garden. The house was rebuilt in 1854.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Peter Carnes (former owner, 1780); Mrs. John Howard (former owner, 1784); Emeline and Maisie Thomas (former owners); and Harry Chafee (former owner).

Related Materials:

Chafee House related holdings consist of 1 folder (10 glass lantern slides)

Listed in the Historic American Buildings Survey, GA-193.

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 -- Georgia -- Augusta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA025

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Archives of American Gardens

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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6473be4eb-2d00-474a-aa94-b77cba0c5f5a

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23145

Former owner:

Cheatham, Owen R.  Search this

Cullum, Henry C.  Search this

Hastings, E. Val  Search this

Olsen, Ralph J.  Search this

Landscape architect:

Owens, Hubert Bond  Search this

Franklin, Dan  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Cheatham House (Augusta, Ga.)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Richmond County -- Augusta

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes: information sheet, slide list and garden description.

General:

"The Cheatham House was built by Owen Cheatham in 1940 and lived in by three other families. The original garden plan drawn by Hubert Owens is located at the University of Georgia, Landscape Architecture Department. The garden is being restored with the help of Dan Franklin, landscape architect and builder."

"It is a southern traditional garden, featuring camellias, azaleas and large pines. The pool in the back has been filled in and the brick wall behind it is being rebuilt with its fine iron gates."

Persons associated with the property include: Owen R. Cheatham (former owner from 1940 to 1956); Henry C. Cullum (former owner from 1956 to 1969); E. Val Hastings (former owner from 1969 to 1989); Ralph J. Olsen (former owner from 1989 to 1991); Hubert Owens (landscape architect in 1940); Dan Franklin (landscape architect and builder in 1997).

Related Materials:

Cheatham House related holdings consist of 1 folder (13 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 -- Georgia -- Augusta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA054

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Archives of American Gardens

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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6371095ea-863b-4b2b-ac8d-137b34b24ce5

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23167

Former owner:

Adams, Mrs.  Search this

Phinizy, Mary Lou Miss  Search this

Smith, Randolph Dr.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Randolph Smith Gardens (Augusta, Ga.)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Richmond County -- Augusta

Scope and Contents:

Materials relating to the private gardens located in Augusta, Georgia. The folder includes a slide list, and some information about Mary Lou Phinzy, information worksheet done by researchers at James R. Buckler and Assocaiates.

General:

"The gardens contain woodland gardens, shrubs and shade trees."

"Miss Mary Lou Phinizy moved from her large home downtown to this house in the 1920's."

"The glass slide of Miss Mary Lou Phinizy is an Untitled Garden, Augusta, Georgia. The garden number is GA013001 and GA013002.

"She was a founder of the Sands Hills Garden Club, and was president of the Sand Hills when the glass slides were returned. They were presented to Sand Hills by her estate. During her life she kept beautiful gardens and lovely grounds."

Persons associated with the property include: Adams family (former owner); Miss Mary Lou Phinizy (former owner in 1920).

Related Materials:

Randolph Smith Gardens related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 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 -- Georgia -- Augusta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA093

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Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60bbf2442-7410-458f-8604-95ec537f162e

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23177

Former owner:

Fleming, Porter  Search this

Saunders, Albert  Search this

Medical College of Georgia  Search this

Elms, Jay  Search this

Elms, Christine M.  Search this

Architect:

Irvin, Willis  Search this

Cheatham, Fletcher, Scott & Sears  Search this

Photographer:

Mackie, Katharine  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Porter Fleming House (Augusta, Ga.)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Richmond County -- Augusta

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes garden description, plan view, and worksheet done by GCA researcher Katharine Mackie.

General:

"Part of the large half block was bought at a Sheriff's sale in 1908 by Joseph R. Lamar, the only Chief Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court from Georgia. Porter Fleming bought part of this tract to build his home in 1911 and the community, Summerville, became part of Augusta in 1919. The Berry Flemings, the builder's son, lived here in the 1940's. Dr. Albert Saunders bought it in 1952 and the Medical College of Georgia owned it from 1970 to 1978."

"The brick wall in front has been extended to include three hand forged iron gates, which enhance the beauty and security of the property. A raised terrace has been added in front of the main entrance. It is planted with a mass of small boxwoods with weeping crabapples as accents. The spacious driveway has been paved with concrete tinted the same color of the house, kept authentic by maintaining the original house paint."

"The pool area in the side yard is screened by a row of Mary Nell Hollies along the drive. Privacy from the next door neighbors is achieved by a man-made berm covered with Cryptomeria which will eventually block the view of (and from) the next house."

"The patio/courtyard area behind the house is raised to the level of the rooms opening onto it. It has been restored according to original drawings with the addition of pediments and stone features from the old Georgia Railroad Bank, which was demolished. A stone balustrade was imported from England. The columns support climbing hydrangeas."

Persons associated with the property include: Porter Fleming (former owner fron 1911 to 1952); Albert Saunders (former owner from 1952 to 1970); Medical College of Georgia (former owner from 1970 to 1978); Jay and Christine M. Elms (former owner from 1978 to 1995); Willis Irvin (architect in 1911); Cheatham, Fletcher, Scott & Sears (architects); Katharine Mackie (researcher and photographer).

Related Materials:

Porter Fleming House related holdings consist of 1 folder (14 35 mm. slides + 1 photoprint, b&w)

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 -- Georgia -- Augusta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA163

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Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6d4acd31e-a40d-410a-bd31-31252fa4f1e1

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23183

Former owner:

Underwood, W. Orison  Search this

Weiss, Virginia  Search this

Underwood, Bessie  Search this

Zimmerman, Winifred  Search this

Savage, Joseph  Search this

Savage, Elizabeth  Search this

Provenance:

Sand Hills Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Underwood Garden (Augusta, Ga.)

United States of America -- Georgia -- Richmond County -- Augusta

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes plans, drawings, and a description and worksheet done by GCA researcher Katherine Mackie.

General:

"The Underwood House and Garden were built in the art deco period. The house is Mediterranean style, featuring stucco columns and chains, reflecting pool and flower beds, as well as expansive grass and wooded areas.

"This Cumming Road property, just across the stree from the old Bon Aire Hotel, consists of 1 1/2 acres of grounds and a Mediterranean house built by W. Orison Underwood in 1929. Mr. Underwood was Secretary of State. He and his wife were regular winter visitors to Augusta. The garden, neglected after the Great Depression, has been restored. The main feature of the garden is a double row of concrete pillars connected by chains, which border a refelcting pool and flower beds (originally these were probably roses, now they are filled with daylilies) with an arched stucco wall at the far end."

"The best view of this house is from the main level of the house, a full story above the garden and designed with the view from above in mind. The area behind the house is heavily wooded. There are interesting 'bones' from the past including a cistern, well, and decaying fences. From the house, one can see an impressive view of downtown Augusta and the immediate view of neighbors is screened with a row of Little Gem Magnolias. "

Persons associated with the property include: W. Orison and Bessie Underwood (former owners from 1929 to 1947); Virginia B. Weiss (former owner from 1947 to 1951); Winifred Zimmerman (former owner from 1951 to 1971); Joseph and Elizabeth Savage (former owners from 1971 to 1979).

Related Materials:

Underwood Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (9 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 -- Georgia -- Augusta  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File GA166

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6fe728f63-d220-4b5f-acaa-799e090775fa

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref23185