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Charlotte -- Elizabeth Lawrence Garden

Landscape designer:
Lawrence, Elizabeth, 1904-1985  Search this
Provenance:
The French Broad River Garden Club Foundation  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Place:
Elizabeth Lawrence Garden (Charlotte, North Carolina)
United States of America -- North Carolina -- Mecklenburg County -- Charlotte
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a work sheet, research papers (2004), magazine articles, copies of newspaper article, woody plant list (June 2005), Elizabeth Lawrence Garden foundation mission, and site maps.
Biographical / Historical:
Elizabeth Lawrence, author of A Southern Garden (1942) and other garden-related books.
General:
Established in 1949 by Elizabeth Lawrence, the property has no lawn. The entire property, only 75x225 feet, includes a parking area, driveway, and house. The remaining space is plantings and pathways. A narrow path between a bamboo hedge and a fence covered with garden tiles provides the garden entrance. In the back, intricately designed partiers are outlined with stone. Numerous seating areas and small statuary are found throughout the garden. Designed for privacy in a neighborhood of close neighbors, Elizabeth Lawrence used the garden as a laboratory and sat at a desk overlooking the garden. The garden was renovated in 1986 and is maintained by a devotee of her work. According to the Garden Conservancy, the structure of the garden remains "essentially the same and as much as sixty percent of Lawrence's own plantings continue to prosper." The Friends of the Elizabeth Lawrence Garden, with the Garden Conservancy, was formed to preserve the garden.
Persons and organizations associated with the property include: Elizabeth Lawrence (former owner, 1949-1984), James Sommers (former owner, 1984-1986); Elizabeth Lawrence (landscape designer); David Wagner, AIA (remodel architect); Steve Del Vecchio (gardener); Mecklenburg County Master Gardeners (volunteer project); Charlotte Garden Club, affiliated with Mint Museum (volunteer in garden); and Friends of Elizabeth Lawrence (foundation for preservation).
Related Materials:
Elizabeth Lawrence Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (17 35 mm. slides)
Archives of Elizabeth Lawrence located at North Carolina State University.
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 -- North Carolina -- Charlotte  Search this
Woodland gardens  Search this
Gardening in the shade  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, File NC071
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / North Carolina
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb650cbccfa-4a1e-4b5a-a271-7fac6448115a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref12967

[Elizabeth Lawrence Garden]: concrete drive in front of gray-shingled house.

Photographer:
Symmes, Weymouth Kirkland  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Elizabeth Lawrence Garden (Charlotte, North Carolina)
United States of America -- North Carolina -- Mecklenburg County -- Charlotte
Date:
2005 Apr.
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:
Trees  Search this
Gardens -- North Carolina -- Charlotte  Search this
Sidewalks  Search this
Plants, Potted  Search this
Hellebores  Search this
Entrances  Search this
Shrubs  Search this
Garden borders  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Edging, stone  Search this
Houses  Search this
Driveways  Search this
Spring  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item NC071001
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / North Carolina / NC071: Charlotte -- Elizabeth Lawrence Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb65c186270-6365-4a5b-9f29-fc3512fc1600
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref13219

[Elizabeth Lawrence Garden]: house to left of gravel walkway, which leads to wooden settee and fence.

Photographer:
Symmes, Weymouth Kirkland  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Elizabeth Lawrence Garden (Charlotte, North Carolina)
United States of America -- North Carolina -- Mecklenburg County -- Charlotte
Date:
2005 Apr.
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:
Trees  Search this
Gardens -- North Carolina -- Charlotte  Search this
Plants, Potted  Search this
Shrubs  Search this
Houses  Search this
Fences -- wooden  Search this
Outdoor furniture  Search this
Walkways, gravel  Search this
Stairs, stone  Search this
Perennials  Search this
Settees  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item NC071006
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / North Carolina / NC071: Charlotte -- Elizabeth Lawrence Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6fcda3c18-2b56-4ef0-9fdf-0d21823a8a5b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref13220

[Elizabeth Lawrence Garden]: across one corner of the pond path up steps into the woodland garden.

Photographer:
Symmes, Weymouth Kirkland  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Elizabeth Lawrence Garden (Charlotte, North Carolina)
United States of America -- North Carolina -- Mecklenburg County -- Charlotte
Date:
2005 Apr.
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:
Trees  Search this
Gardens -- North Carolina -- Charlotte  Search this
Plants, Potted  Search this
Shrubs  Search this
Fences -- wooden  Search this
Outdoor furniture  Search this
Walkways, gravel  Search this
Stairs, stone  Search this
Settees  Search this
Stairs, stone  Search this
Flowering shrubs  Search this
Spring  Search this
Terraces  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item NC071010
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / North Carolina / NC071: Charlotte -- Elizabeth Lawrence Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6a14db2c7-dc46-4da5-bcbc-433258710743
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref13221

[Elizabeth Lawrence Garden]: circular goldfish pond edged in rough stone and surrounded by a brick walkway.

Photographer:
Symmes, Weymouth Kirkland  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Elizabeth Lawrence Garden (Charlotte, North Carolina)
United States of America -- North Carolina -- Mecklenburg County -- Charlotte
Date:
2005 Apr.
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:
Trees  Search this
Gardens -- North Carolina -- Charlotte  Search this
Plants, Potted  Search this
Shrubs  Search this
Outdoor furniture  Search this
Stairs, stone  Search this
Settees  Search this
Flowering shrubs  Search this
Spring  Search this
Fish ponds  Search this
Houses  Search this
Ponds  Search this
Chairs  Search this
Walkways, brick  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item NC071011
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / North Carolina / NC071: Charlotte -- Elizabeth Lawrence Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6170cc7bb-066f-48ee-af68-4c4054d8de16
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref13222

[Elizabeth Lawrence Garden]: down stepping stone path surrounded by spring bulbs, mayapples, hellebores, and bluebells.

Photographer:
Symmes, Weymouth Kirkland  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Elizabeth Lawrence Garden (Charlotte, North Carolina)
United States of America -- North Carolina -- Mecklenburg County -- Charlotte
Date:
2005 Apr.
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:
Trees  Search this
Gardens -- North Carolina -- Charlotte  Search this
Plants, Potted  Search this
Spring  Search this
Hellebores  Search this
Mertensia  Search this
Podophyllum  Search this
Stepping stones  Search this
Woodland gardens  Search this
Bulbs  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item NC071017
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / North Carolina / NC071: Charlotte -- Elizabeth Lawrence Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6dc1cc2de-4a27-41ea-a43c-94a0ff3e2b5c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref13223

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