Lucia, Nannie (Nan) and Virginia Hollerith were the daughters of inventor Herman Hollerith and his wife Lucia Beverly Talcott Hollerith. Other Hollerith children include Herman Hollerith, Jr. (1892-1982), Charles Hollerith (1893-1972), and Richard Hollerith (1900-1967).
Herman Hollerith's invention of the punch card tabulating machine, which played an integral role in the creation of the modern information processing industry, was implemented in the 1890 census to summarize census data. His business, the Tabulating Machine Company, would ultimately become International Business Machines (IBM). Upon selling his business in 1911, Herman Hollerith purchased a Georgetown residence known as Mackall Square, and added to the property a second home, which was known as the Hollerith House. The three Hollerith sisters spent the bulk of their lives in residence at this Georgetown home and at the family's Mathews County, Virginia property, known as Brighton, or Mobjack Farm.
Lucia Beverly Hollerith, the eldest of the six Hollerith children, was born in 1891. A visual artist, she studied at the Corcoran School of Art and taught floral arrangement at the National Cathedral School for Girls. Born in 1898, Nannie Talcott Hollerith, commonly addressed as Nan, appears to have been particularly engaged in the maintenance of the Hollerith family estate. Virginia Hollerith was born in 1902. The youngest of the Hollerith children, she published a biographical piece about her father in the Spring 1971 issue of Isis by the History of Science Society.
Mrs. Lucia Hollerith, mother of the Hollerith children, co-founded the Georgetown Garden Club in 1924. The three sisters were active members throughout their lives, as well as active members of Christ Church in Georgetown, where they regularly contributed floral arrangements for the altar. These and other floral arrangements are documented in the collection, as are the Hollerith sisters' activities with the Georgetown Garden Club.
Gift from the Hollerith estate through Mrs. Richard G. Brown, a Georgetown Garden Club member. The slides had been in the keeping of Laura Fisher.
The Holleriths used a self-designed numbering system to organize their 35mm slides. They captioned most slides with the name of the garden or site shown in the slide.
Related materials may be found in the Hollerith Family Papers at the Washington D.C. Historical Society's Kiplinger Research Library and Collections, the Papers of the Hollerith Family at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond, the Barnard-Talcott Hollerith Family Papers in the Special Collections Research Center at The George Washington University, and the Papers of Herman Hollerith in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress.
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Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Hollerith Family Slide Collection.
The following is a list of gardens and sites photographed by Virginia and Nan Hollerith arranged geographically (in alphabetical order by state, then city, then client or garden name). Each entry may list either an owner, garden or site name depending on its nature. Each entry is followed by an arbitrary alpha-numeric job number assigned by the Archives of American Gardens.
Winterthur -- Winterthur Museum
Washington -- Bonsai Garden
Washington -- Bowie-Sevier House
Washington -- Boys Club
Washington -- British Embassy
Washington -- Dumbarton Oaks
Washington -- Engelen Garden
Washington -- Evermay
Washington -- Georgetown Garden Club, Flower Mart
Washington -- Georgetown Garden Club, Miscellaneous
Washington -- Gray Garden
Washington -- Harriman Garden
Washington -- Hillwood
Washington -- Hollerith House
Washington -- Kentucky Court
Washington -- Leland Garden
Washington -- Mackall Square
Washington -- Mason Garden
Washington -- Parrott Garden
Washington -- Phillips Garden
Washington -- Phinney Garden
Washington -- Schley Garden
Washington -- Thoron Garden
Washington -- Torek
Washington -- Train Garden
Washington -- Tudor Place
Washington -- United States National Arboretum
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1960
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1961
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1962
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1968
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1969
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1974
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1976
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1978
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1979
Washington -- Various Georgetown Gardens, 1982
Washington -- Wheeler Garden
St. Francisville -- Oakley Plantation
Annapolis -- Hammond-Harwood House
The Hammond-Harwood House was built in c.1774 by Wiliam Buckland for the lawyer and planter Matthias Hammond.
Originally the Hammond property extended from Prince George to King George Streets, with a garden back to the house and grounds of William Paca. The house was the property of St. John's College in the 1980s, but is now run by an independent foundation called the Hammond-Harwood House Association. The are four 35mm slides with simular views to MD154001 that are not cataloged.
Annapolis -- William Paca House & Garden
William Paca was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and had built a large, brick Georgian townhouse with a large, terraced, colonial garden behind the house. There are 20 additional uncataloged slides copyrighted by William Paca Garden.
Annapolis -- Ridout House
Annapolis -- Various Sites in Annapolis
Anne Arundel County -- Anne Arundel Club
Anne Arundel County -- Etowah
One 35mm slide of simular view.
Beltsville -- Unidentified [U.S. Department of Agriculture?]
Bryantown -- Mount Eagle
Charles County -- Habre De Venture
Thomas Stone, a signer of the Declaration of Independence built Habre de Venture in 1742. It was sold to Mr. Charles Stephenson Smith after many years of being in the family. Front of house.
Thomas Stone, a signer of the Declaration of Independence built Habre de Venture in 1742. It was sold to Mr. Charles Stephenson Smith after many years of being in the family.
Charles County -- Mount Air
"This attractive white manor house, built in 1740, is well named. The visitor climbs through a thick wood to reach lofty Mount Air and its superb view of the Potomac. - Clipping from 1953 paper."
"This attractive white manor house, built in 1740, is well named. The visitor climbs through a thick wood to reach lofty Mount Air and its superb view of the Potomac. - Clipping from 1953 paper." Two 35mm slides with simular views.
"This attractive white manor house, built in 1740, is well named. The visitor climbs through a thick wood to reach lofty Mount Air and its superb view of the Potomac. - Clipping from 1953 paper."
Charles County -- Mount Republic
Two 35mm slides from different angles toward the house.
Davidsonville -- Bittersweet Hill Nurseries
Davidsonville -- Roedown
Gibson Island -- Gibson Island
Harwood -- Larkins Hill Farm
Harwood -- Larkins Hundred
Harwood -- Tulip Hill
The folder includes worksheets, photocopies of articles and program notes, and additional information about the house and garden.
Located on the West River and Browns Creek near Annapolis, Tulip Hill was the plantation estate of Quaker merchant-planter Samuel Galloway. Named for its grove of tulip poplar trees, Tulip Hill saw construction of its Georgia-style mansion in 1755-62, with significant additions by Galloway's son, John, in 1787-90. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the grounds include many tulip poplar, fir, and beech trees. The terraced gardens stretch down to the river. The property was most recently sold in 2010.
Persons and firms associated with the property include Samuel Galloway (former owner, ca. 1755-1785); John Galloway (former owner, ca. 1785-1810); Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Flather (former owners, 1918-1946) ; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Andrews (former owners, 1946-ca. 1990); and Morgan Wayson (former owner, 1992-2004).
Tulip Hill related holdings consist of 1 folder (4 lantern slides; 2 film transparencies; 9 slides (photographs))
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
Hollywood -- Sotterley
The house overlooks the Patuxent River.
Monkton -- Breezewood
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design. /
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design. /
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design. /
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design. /
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design. One 35-mm with simular view.
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design. One 35-mm with simular view. Korean Gardens.
Breezewood incorporates the concepts of Japanese and Chinese garden design. One 35-mm. with similar view. Korean garden.
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design. Korean Gardens.
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design. Korean Gardens.
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design.
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design.
Breezewood incorporates the concept of Japanese and Chinese garden design. One 35-mm slide with simular view.
Monkton -- Ladew Topiary Gardens
Park Hall -- Glen Mary Farm
Port Tobacco -- Rose Hill
St. Mary's County -- West St. Mary's Manor
The earliest recorded grant given to Captain Henry Fleet in 1634.
The earliest recorded grant given to Captain Henry Fleet in 1634.
St. Mary's County -- Cremona
Cremona is located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County. The garden has many points of interest including an outdoor fireplace and large waterfowl sanctuary.
Cremona is located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County. The garden has many points of interest including an outdoor fireplace and large waterfowl sanctuary.
Cremona is located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County. The garden has many points of interest including an outdoor fireplace and large waterfowl sanctuary.
Cremona is located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County. The garden has many points of interest including an outdoor fireplace and large waterfowl sanctuary.
St. Mary's County -- Cross Manor
Cross Manor was built in 1643 and is the oldest brick house standing in Maryland today. The garden was laid out in 1644.
St. Mary's County -- Mulberry Fields
The Potomac River can be seen from the Southern Colonial Mansion, Mulberry Fields built in 1760.The Po
The Potomac River can be seen from the Southern Colonial Mansion, Mulberry Fields built in 1760.The Po
The Potomac River can be seen from the Southern Colonial Mansion, Mulberry Fields built in 1760.The Po
The Potomac River can be seen from the Southern Colonial Mansion, Mulberry Fields built in 1760.The Po
St. Mary's County (?) -- St. Mary's Church
Towson -- Hampton National Historic Site
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site. Parterre garden.
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site.
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site.
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site.
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site.
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site. Dogwood and Paulownia trees.
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site.
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site.
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site.
Hampton estate mansion is the typical Georgian style architecture. The mansion was completed in 1790 by the son of Charles Ridgely, Charles Ridgely, Jr. that completed the mansion six months before his death. In May, 1948, Hampton was designated a national historical site.
Unidentified -- Brahampton on South River
Various Maryland Sites, 1953
Various Maryland Sites, 1954
Various Maryland Sites, 1957
Various Maryland Sites, 1959
Various Maryland Sites, 1961
Various Maryland Sites, 1968
Various Maryland Sites, 1982
Alleghany County -- Wildcat Rock
Bath -- Various Sites in Bath, 1960
New Bern -- Tryon Palace
The Palace was built in 1767-1770 as a government residence for the Governor. In 1775, the house was accidentally destroyed by fire during the Revolutionary War. The west wing from the original structure remained. In 1945, the Tryon Palace Commission rebuilt the palace with detailed plans that were found in New York. However, plans for the grounds were never found and Morley Jeffers Williams, landscape architect, reconstructed the gardens based on the period. Copyrighted.
The Palace was built in 1767-1770 as a government residence for the Governor. In 1775, the house was accidentally destroyed by fire during the Revolutionary War. The west wing from the original structure remained. In 1945, the Tryon Palace Commission rebuilt the palace with detailed plans that were found in New York. However, plans for the grounds were never found and Morley Jeffers Williams, landscape architect, reconstructed the gardens based on the period. There are fourteen 35-mm slides that are uncataloged. Copyright.
New Bern -- Various Sites in Edenton, 1960
New Bern -- Various Sites in New Bern, 1960
Smithfield & Glenview area -- Various Sites in North Carolina
Winnabow -- Orton Plantation
Ephrata -- Ephrata Cloister
Hershey -- Hershey Rose Garden
Kennett Square -- Longwood Gardens
The folders include worksheets, brochures, and articles.
Some 35 mm. slides copied from original sources located in Hagley Museum; Country Life (October 1937); Guidebook, 1976; Longwood Gardens; Southern Accents (winter 1987), p. 12; and Alfred Branam College, Dexter Press (1950).
In order to save trees from a sawmill, Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954) purchased the property. The property was transformed into a public park with outdoor theater and fountain garden, box garden, rose garden, Italian garden, and conservatory among other features.
Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Pierre S. du Pont (former owner, designer, 1906-1954); Isabelle C. Greene & Assoc. (lanscape architect of silver garden); Kier Davidson (rockwork designer); Frank Burnaby (lighting).
Longwood Gardens related holdings consist of 5 folders (4 glass lantern slides, 6 b&w photoprints and 145 35 mm. slides)
Lewis & Valentine Collection, 1918-1970.
Isabelle C. Greene Collection, 1980-1995
J. Horace McFarland Collection, 1900-1961
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
West Grove -- Conard-Pyle Company
Various Sites in Pennsylvania
Various Sites in Pennsylvania, 1959
Various Sites in Pennsylvania, 1960
Charleston -- Hampton Park
Hampton Park occupies part of the grounds devoted to Interstate and West Indian Exposition of 1902. The park has a variety of seasonal plant displays, a zoo, rose and sunken garden.
Hampton Park occupies part of the grounds devoted to Interstate and West Indian Exposition of 1902. The park has a variety of seasonal plant displays, a zoo, rose and sunken garden.
Hampton Park occupies part of the grounds devoted to Interstate and West Indian Exposition of 1902. The park has a variety of seasonal plant displays, a zoo, rose and sunken garden.
Charleston -- Heyward-Washington House
The Heyward-Washington House was built in 1770. The house was purchased by the Charleston Museum in 1929.
The Heyward-Washington House was built in 1770. The house was purchased by the Charleston Museum in 1929.The He
Charleston -- Joseph Manigault House
Charleston -- Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Charleston -- Middleton Place
Charleston -- Various Sites in Charleston, 1973
Columbia -- Caldwell-Boylston House & Gardens (S. C. Governor's Mansion)
Also known as the Caldwell-Hampton-Boylston House. Part of the South Carolina Governor's Mansion complex.
The Boylston House c.1830 is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was built by a wealthy merchant, John Caldwell. The house is renown for the 2 1/2 acre boxwood garden. The State of South Carolina and the Richland County Historic Preservation Commission are owners of the house.
The Boylston House c.1830 is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was built by a wealthy merchant, John Caldwell. The house is renown for the 2 1/2 acre boxwood garden. The State of South Carolina and the Richland County Historic Preservation Commission are owners of the house.
The Boylston House c.1830 is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was built by a wealthy merchant, John Caldwell. The house is renown for the 2 1/2 acre boxwood garden. The State of South Carolina and the Richland County Historic Preservation Commission are owners of the house.
The Boylston House c.1830 is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was built by a wealthy merchant, John Caldwell. The house is renown for the 2 1/2 acre boxwood garden. The State of South Carolina and the Richland County Historic Preservation Commission are owners of the house.
Columbia -- Gasque
Columbia -- Hampton-Preston Mansion & Garden
Columbia -- Memorial Garden
Columbia -- Robert Mills Historic House & Park
The residential house was designed by Robert Mills, the first Federal Architect of the United States. The house reflects the ante-bellum years.
The residential house was designed by Robert Mills, the first Federal Architect of the United States. The house reflects the ante-bellum years.
Columbia -- South Carolina Governor's Mansion
Columbia -- State House
Columbia -- Quail Run Apartments
Georgetown -- Belle Isle Plantation Gardens
Francis Marion, first established their home on Winyah Bay, and called it Belle Isle after their home in France. Approach to Gardens" Franci
Francis Marion, first established their home on Winyah Bay, and called it Belle Isle after their home in France. FranciBelle
Francis Marion, first established their home on Winyah Bay, and called it Belle Isle after their home in France. FranciBelle
Francis Marion, first established their home on Winyah Bay, and called it Belle Isle after their home in France. New green on live oak.
Francis Marion, first established their home on Winyah Bay, and called it Belle Isle after their home in France. Weeding the lake.
Francis Marion, first established their home on Winyah Bay, and called it Belle Isle after their home in France.
Francis Marion, first established their home on Winyah Bay, and called it Belle Isle after their home in France.
Francis Marion, first established their home on Winyah Bay, and called it Belle Isle after their home in France.
Francis Marion, first established their home on Winyah Bay, and called it Belle Isle after their home in France.
Hilton Head Island -- Hollerith Cottage
Manning, Georgetown, Greeleyville -- Various Sites in South Carolina, 1966
Moncks Corner-- Cypress Gardens
A successful writer and entrepreneur, Benjamin R. Kittredge Sr., owned 163 acres in a swamp near Charleston. The Cypress swamp is now a beautiful water garden where once rice was grown as a cash crop. Benjamin R. Kittredge, Jr. donated Cypress Gardens to the City of Charleston in 1963.
A successful writer and entrepreneur, Benjamin R. Kittredge Sr., owned 163 acres in a swamp near Charleston. The Cypress swamp is now a beautiful water garden where once rice was grown as a cash crop. Benjamin R. Kittredge, Jr. donated Cypress Gardens to the City of Charleston in 1963.
A successful writer and entrepreneur, Benjamin R. Kittredge Sr., owned 163 acres in a swamp near Charleston. The Cypress swamp is now a beautiful water garden where once rice was grown as a cash crop. Benjamin R. Kittredge, Jr. donated Cypress Gardens to the City of Charleston in 1963.
A successful writer and entrepreneur, Benjamin R. Kittredge Sr., owned 163 acres in a swamp near Charleston. The Cypress swamp is now a beautiful water garden where once rice was grown as a cash crop. Benjamin R. Kittredge, Jr. donated Cypress Gardens to the City of Charleston in 1963. One 35-mm with a simular view that is not cataloged.
A successful writer and entrepreneur, Benjamin R. Kittredge Sr., owned 163 acres in a swamp near Charleston. The Cypress swamp is now a beautiful water garden where once rice was grown as a cash crop. Benjamin R. Kittredge, Jr. donated Cypress Gardens to the City of Charleston in 1963.
Moncks Corner -- Gippy Plantation
Mount Pleasant -- Boone Hall Plantation
Slave cabin.
Avenue of oaks.
Slave cabins.
Avenue of Oaks.
Slave cabins.
Rear view of house.
Orangeburg -- Edisto Gardens
Edisto Gardens is 55 acres of trails and trees with spanish moss. There are two thousand rose plants in forty varieties that can be studied in the rose garden that is operated by the American Rose Society and the All-American Rose Selection Committee.
Edisto Gardens is 55 acres of trails and trees with spanish moss. There are two thousand rose plants in forty varieties that can be studied in the rose garden that is operated by the American Rose Society and the All-American Rose Selection Committee.
Edisto Gardens is 55 acres of trails and trees with spanish moss. There are two thousand rose plants in forty varieties that can be studied in the rose garden that is operated by the American Rose Society and the All-American Rose Selection Committee.
Edisto Gardens is 55 acres of trails and trees with spanish moss. There are two thousand rose plants in forty varieties that can be studied in the rose garden that is operated by the American Rose Society and the All-American Rose Selection Committee. Edisto River.
Edisto Gardens is 55 acres of trails and trees with spanish moss. There are two thousand rose plants in forty varieties that can be studied in the rose garden that is operated by the American Rose Society and the All-American Rose Selection Committee.
Edisto Gardens is 55 acres of trails and trees with spanish moss. There are two thousand rose plants in forty varieties that can be studied in the rose garden that is operated by the American Rose Society and the All-American Rose Selection Committee.
Edisto Gardens is 55 acres of trails and trees with spanish moss. There are two thousand rose plants in forty varieties that can be studied in the rose garden that is operated by the American Rose Society and the All-American Rose Selection Committee. Edisto River.
Edisto Gardens is 55 acres of trails and trees with spanish moss. There are two thousand rose plants in forty varieties that can be studied in the rose garden that is operated by the American Rose Society and the All-American Rose Selection Committee.
Roebuck -- Walnut Grove Plantation
Spartanburg -- Case Garden
Spartanburg -- Various Sites in Spartanburg
Various Sites in South Carolina, 1975
Memphis -- Annesdale
The folder includes worksheets, site plans, and additional information.
This garden was designed by an unknown Italian landscape designer with an additional re-design executed during the 1920s and 1940s. The Italian-style antebellum home, once a country estate, is set on a hill in the heart of the city of Memphis. It was screened from urban traffic by a dense grove of magnolias, tulip poplars and oaks. The property was named 'Annesdale' by Colonel Robert Bogardus Snowden after his wife, Annie Overton Brinkley of Nashville in the mid to late 1800s. The original farm included vegetable and flower gardens tended by Itailian gardeners. Plantings included roses and peonies.
In the 1970s, Annesdale was comprised of eight acres. A two-story ornamental iron balcony overlooked formal flower beds outlined by curving pathways. On the west side of the porte-cochère are two wrought iron gates opening on the boxwood allee leading to the circular pool and fountain.
In 2005, the garden still included elements of the original Italiante design. Portions of the garden were surrounded with brick walls and garden features included two ornamental pools and nineteenth century statuary.
The tower on the front of the house was used as a lookout during the Civil War. Like many other Southern mansions, Annesdale was used as a hospital during the Civil War.
Persons associated with the property include: Col. and Mrs. Robert Bogardus Snowden (former owner, mid to late 1800s), Mr. and Mrs. J. Bayard Snowden (former owner, dates unknown), Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Todd, Jr. (former owner, 1950s?-2010).
The Memphis Garden Club facilitated the update of this garden's documentation.
Annesdale related holdings consist of 2 folders (8 35 mm. slides (photographs))
Garden Club of America collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
[Annesdale] [slide]: view of the front of the house; boxwoods and dog scuptures.
[Annesdale] [slide]: long view of fountain.
[Annesdale] [slide]: view of garden and iron balconies.
[Annesdale] [slide]: statue against brick wall.
[Annesdale]: [slide]: iron gates and brick walkway.
[Annesdale]: [slide]: driveway.
[Annesdale] [slide]: boxwoods.
Memphis -- Black Garden
The folder includes worksheets and an excerpt of the Garden Club of America 59th Annual Meeting pamphlet.
The Black Garden designed by J. Duke Moody had a formal symmetrical structure with two brick terraces with outdoor furniture, fountains and brick-edged garden borders with easily maintained plantings. Sculptures were placed on plinths against brick backdrops and a wrought iron gazebo at the end of the principle terrace was planted with yellow trumpet vine. Although originally a mid-19th c. farmhouse the brick building was updated with French grille doors, a bay window overlooking the garden, and a garden room made from a screened porch.
This garden was originally documented as part of the Hollerith Family slide collection donated in 1993. An update of the garden documentation was provided in 2012.
Persons associated with the property include: J. Duke Moody (garden designer, 1967-1980).
The Memphis Garden Club facilitated the update of this garden's documentation.
Black Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (8 35 mm slides (photographs))
Black Garden [slide (photograph)]: lawns divided by hedges.
Black Garden [slide (photograph)]: brick terrace.
Black Garden [slide (photpograph)]: statue at the the end of the garden.
Black Garden [slide]: green garden.
Black Garden [slide]: mid-nineteenth century farm house.
Black Garden [slide]: wall fountain with sculpture against wall with ivy.
Black Garden [slide]: brick terrace fountain.
[Black Garden] [slide (photograph)]: a close-up of the mid-19th century farm house entry.
Memphis -- Bonny and David Martin Garden
The folder includes worksheets, site plans, detailed information about the garden's plants, photocopies of articles about the garden, background details from and about the owners, and additional information.
A Japanese-style house and garden were built on this one and one-half acre property by a previous owner circa 1960, with the assistance of landscape architect William P. Hager, who unified three adjoining lots. The current owners added an extensive collection of bonsai and a bonsai house for winter storage, a rose garden in raised brick beds, and numerous decorative features from Japan, including a sake table and stools. Bonsai master and landscape designer Ben Oki designed a rock garden at the entrance to the house, placed enormous boulders moved from the owners' previous property, and also pruned and reshaped full-sized trees to complement the Japanese design. Noting that traditional Japanese gardens are comprised of water, greenery and rocks, the owner built her rose garden in a separate area beyond the swimming pool.
The property also has a hexagonal-shaped teahouse with a pagoda roof, a water garden and koi pond, a terraced garden with a reflecting pool, a moss garden, a swimming pool and pool house, and greenhouses for raising orchids and tropical ornamental plants. The bonsai house maintains the collection of at least 200 plants during the winter at 40 degrees. All the structures, including the house, pool house and carport, have Japanese design elements, such as shoji screens.
Following Japanese tradition hard surfaces, such as the stone shrine and paved walkways, are softened by surrounding plantings of ferns and trees, including Japanese maple and weeping varieties. Bonsai trees and shrubs are placed around the property and on tall stumps left from trees that were removed. Garden sculpture from Japan and a stone shrine are other features.
Materials documenting this garden in 1972 were submitted to the Archives of American Gardens as part of the Hollerith Family slide collection. It was also documented in 1987 and included as part of a 1992 donation to the Archives of American Gardens from the Garden Club of America. An additional submission of garden documentation was provided in 2009, as the Bonny and David Martin Garden.
Persons associated with the garden include William P. Hager (landscape architect, 1960s?); Duke Moody (landscape architect); EAML Architects? (greenhouse architect); David McGehee (architect, 1968-1969); Ben Oki (Bonsai master and garden designer, 2003-2009) and Dabney Turley (former owner, 1998-2003).
The Memphis Garden Club with the assistance of Elsie Norman Dunklin of the Founders Garden Club of Dallas facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation
Bonny and David Martin Garden related holdings consist of 3 folders (38 35 mm. slides (photographs))
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
[Bonny and David Martin Garden]: [slide] side view of house and garden furniture.
[Bonny and David Martin Garden]: [slide] view of house.
[Bonny and David Martin Garden]: [slide] view of tea house.
[Bonny and David Martin Garden]: [slide] interior view of flower arrangement.
Memphis -- Boyle Garden
The folder includes worksheets and a photocopy of a page from the Garden Club of America 59th Annual Meeting pamphlet.
The Boyle Garden featured banks of azaleas planted under virgin forest trees that provided shade for the Williamsburg-style house. The walk to the house was bordered with boxwood and behind the house there was a brick terrace with a fountain and small garden house.
This garden was originally documented as part of the Hollerith Family slide collection donated in 1993. An update of the garden documentation was provided in 2012.
The Memphis Garden Club facilitated the update of this garden's documentation.
Boyle Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (3 35 mm slides (photographs))
Boyle Garden [slide (photograph]: garden path.
Boyle Garden [slide (photograph)]: view of garden house and azaleas.
Boyle Garden [slide (photograph)]: view of house and foundation plantings.
Memphis -- Buxton Garden
The folder includes worksheets and book excerpts.
Designed by landscape architect William P. Hager, this garden was established when the home was remodeled in 1965. Featured on the 1972 tours of the Garden Club of America 59th annual meeting, the property features an entance courtyard surrounded by a low brick wall and a holly hedge, and a private back garden which is divided into lower and upper garden areas. The private garden levels are delineated by a curved redwood fence with brick steps leading from the lower main garden to the upper wild garden. As described in 1971, included in the garden areas are a rose garden, a wildflower garden, and a work and storage area where the compost heap is located.
Original plantings included espaliered dwarf fruit trees growing against the house, azaleas, and many varieties of hollies. In the mid-1980s a number of plantings were added to the garden including a blackgum tree, a sugar maple, a European hornbeam, and additions to the rose garden to include 40 different varieties.
This garden was originally documented as an unidentified garden in the Hollerith Family slide collection. An update of the garden documentation was provided in 2012.
Persons associated with the property include: Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart Buxton (former owners, 1936-2003); Nelson and Andrew Kilpatrick (former owners, 2003-2010); and William P. Hager (landscape architect, 1965).
The Little Garden Club of Memphis facilitated the update of this garden's documentation.
Buxton Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (3 35 mm slides (photographs))
[Buxton Garden] [slide (photograph)] : lower garden.
[Buxton Garden] [slide (photograph)] : a view of the house.
[Buxton Garden] [slide (photograph)] : an interior view of the house.
Memphis -- Dixon Gallery And Gardens
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Staub of Houston. One 35-mm with a simular view.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Staub of Houston. archit
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Staub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Staub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Staub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Staub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Staub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Staub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Staub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Straub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Straub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Straub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Straub of Houston.
The Dixon Gardens were purchased in 1940. The Dixon's built their home and gardens with the help of Hope Crutchfield, Mr. Dixon's sister, a landscape architect. The Southern Colonial house was designed by John Straub of Houston.
Memphis -- The Hill
There are 1,600 azaleas including 500 different varieties, over about 8 acres.
There are 1,600 azaleas including 500 different varieties, over about 8 acres.
There are 1,600 azaleas including 500 different varieties, over about 8 acres.
Memphis -- Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis -- Moore Garden
The folder includes worksheets, site plans, and additional information.
This garden is small Victorian-style cottage and green garden located in the area of Memphis known as the Central Garden District. In the 1970s plantings included azaleas, boxwood, holly and magnolias with beds of vinca and ivy. To the east of the property, a gate leads to an allee, leading to a brick terrace. The best entrance into the garden was through the dining room of the house.The main axis of the garden centered on a fountain at the end of a rectangular zoysia lawn. The back patio has a greenhouse. On April 23rd, 1971 the garden was almost demolished by a storm which uprooted a great elm, destroying the carport, greenhouse, brick walls and walks, and a screening of magnolias. The redesign of the relaxed formal garden was completed by J. Duke Moody in the year following the storm.
Persons associated with the property include: Dr. and Mrs. Moore, Jr. (former owners, dates unknown).
The Memphis Garden Club facilitated the update of this garden's documentation.
Moore Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (5 35 mm. slides (photographs))
[Moore Garden] [slide]: small rectangular lawn at the rear of the house.
[Moore Garden] [slide]: carport with guest quarters and the greenhouse.
[Moore Garden] [slide]: rectangular fountain.
[Moore Garden] [slide]: front garden.
Front of house.
[Moore Garden] [slide]: rear patio; entrance into garden from house.
Memphis -- Turnwood
2nd level.
2nd level.
Memphis -- Eason Garden
Memphis -- Williams Garden
The folder includes worksheets, site plans, and additional information.
Designed by William P.Hager in 1966, this garden was featured on the tours of the Garden Club of America 59th annual meeting. The description of the garden from the pamphlet from the meeting states that the garden is "not a garden in the true sense," rather it is "a walled area for outdoor living." The outdoor living area features a small swimming pool fed by the spill of a fountain pool at one end which features a sculpture of a kneeling girl by New Orleans artist Ricardo Alfreze. The house was designed in the French traditional "hotel particular" style by architect Edward Silverstein and Associates of New Orleans. The garden is accessed through French doors which leads onto a large stone terrace where steps descend to the pool level. Off the owner's bedroom is a small garden with a small fountain figure and pool against an arched wall niche shaded by a large dogwood. The entire garden is paved in crab orchard stone except for the plant beds. Plantings include thirteen different varieties of hollies, early and late blooming azaleas, dogwoods, camellias and photinias. Hollies are in specimen tree form and espalier treatments.
Persons associated with the property include: Mr. and Mrs. John Sneed Williams (former owner, 1970s?), William P. Hager (landscape architect, 1966),
The Memphis Garden Club facilitated the update of this garden's documentation.
Willams Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (5 35 mm. slides (photographs))
[Williams Garden] [slide]: front entrance.
[Williams Garden] [slide]: mermaid fountain.
[Williams Garden] [slide]: back terrace and mermaid fountain.
[Williams Garden] [slide]: rooster and wheat sculpture on brick pedestal.
[Williams Garden] [slide]: view of pool, fountain and pool terrace.
Various Sites in Tennessee, 1972
Alexandria -- Mount Vernon
Alexandria -- River Farm
Alexandria -- Woodlawn Plantation
Beaverdam -- Scotchtown
This National Historic Landmark was the home of Patrick Henry from 1771 to 1777 and stood on a 960 acre plantation. It was later occupied by the family of Dolley Payne Todd Madison. The property is affiliated with the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Boyce -- Saratoga
Burrowsville -- Brandon
Folders include worksheets, brochures, and copies of articles.
The Brandon tract was patented by James Martin, a son of Sir Richard Martin, of England, who in 1616 was granted ten shares of land by the Virginia Company. The tract was named after the town of Brandon in Suffolk, England. In 1909, the landscape consisted of informal flower beds and tall trees--many of which were previously imported from the West Indies. A box hedge was at a height of four feet near the house on the north side. Box also bordered the garden walks, interlined with chains of cowslips and daffodils. Broad, grassy walks were located between lilac and althea hedges. By 1934, the gardens showed some rectangular and square divisions with paths bordered by old box. In the 1960s, Brandon Farm consisted of 4,500 acres, of which 1,500 was under cultivation. Twelve families lived on the property during this time, with 15 men employed.
Persons associated with the property include: John Martin (owner of land grant, 1616); John Sadler, Richard Quiney, and William Barber (former owners, 1637); Benjamin Harrison, II. (former owner, 1712); Nathaniel Harrison (former owner, 1720); Robert Williams Daniel (former owner, 1926);Thomas Jefferson (designer of additions and center for house, ca. 1765); and Arthur Shurcliff (landscape architect).
Brandon related holdings consist of 2 folders (38 35 mm. slides)
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
One 35mm with similar view.
Caret -- Blandfield
Caroline County -- Woodford
Chantilly -- Sully
Charles City -- Berkeley
Charles City -- Hickory Hill
Folders include work sheets and copies of articles.
Original image of VA005004 is located in Arthur Shurcliff Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Hickory Hill was once an addition to Shirley-on-the-James. The house and garden were begun in 1820, when William Fanning Wickham and his wife, Anne Carter, moved on the estate. The grounds and garden were laid out on broad and long lines with avenues lined with cedar and box. The garden is a rectangular plot 355 feet by 440 feet. (Christian and Massie, 1962) A central focal point is a "box-walk" of Sempervirens boxwood. The gardens were damaged during the Civil War when armies swept over the property, but subsequent attempts were made at restoration.
Persons associated with the property include: William Carter Wickham (former owner); Captain Williams Carter Wickham (former owner); and Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Wickham (former owners).
Hickory Hill related holdings consist of 1 folder (4 glass lantern slides and 1 35 mm. slide)
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
Charles City -- Sherwood Forest Plantation
Charles City -- Shirley Plantation
Folders include worksheets, brochures, chronology, genealogy, tour script (1996), and copies of articles.
The original image of VA012014 is part of the Arthur Shurcliff Collection, Special Collections, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library.
Shirley Plantation was first granted to Sir Thomas West in 1613 and then re-granted to Captain Edward Hill in 1656. In 1723, Elizabeth Hill, who inherited the property, married John Carter. The garden itself reflects several periods. Shirley was used as a reference for colonial Revival gardens that Americans copied. The garden on the south side of the house was said to have been designed by Mary Carter in the early 1800s. Shirley was and is noted for its formal boxwood garden. The gardens, which were under restoration in 1998, are open to the public.
Persons associated with the property include: Sir Thomas West (land grant, 1613); Captain Edward Hill (land grant, 1656); Elizabeth Hill Carter (former owner, 1723); and Arthur A. Shurcliff (landscape architect?).
Shirley Plantation related holdings consist of 3 folders (40 35 mm. slides, 8 photoprints, and 13 glass lantern slides)
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
Charles City -- Westover
Folders include work sheets, brochures, HABS report, and copies of articles.
The original image of VA013028 is part of the Arthur Shurcliff Collection, Special Collections, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library.
In 1638, Captain Thomas Paulett patented 2,000 acres, which he called "Westopher," supposedly in honor of the West brothers, the Lords Delaware. After William Byrd came into possession in 1688, he increased the property to 26,231 acres and built the first Westover dwelling ca. 1690. Byrd's son, William, began the erection of the manor-house in 1726.
A two-acre walled garden contained box borders. The central point of the gardens is the monument marking the tomb of William Byrd, II. Colonel John Selden added to the landscape by planting the row of tulip poplars. Drewery, a former owner, destroyed 3/4 of the garden wall to use for a stable. The garden was then ploughed up and then planted in vegetables. Between 1901 and 1905, the wall was rebuilt on the old foundations. Turfed walkways, crossing each other at right angles, were lined with flowers and tea roses in 1909. Mrs. Sears Ramsay planted all the trees around the "bowling green" to the north of the house. Richard Crane's daughter donated a historic preservation easement on Westover to the state in 1974 when it became a National Historic Landmark.
Persons associated with the property include: Captain Thomas Paulett (former owner, 1638); Sir John Paulett (former owner); Otho Soutcoat (former owner of part, 1665); Theodorick Bland (former owner, 1665); Theodorick and Richard Bland (former owners); William Bird (former owner, 1688); William Byrd, II (former owner); William Byrd, III. (former owner); William Carter (former owner, 1814); Mr. Douthat (former owner); Harrisons of Brandon (former owners); Colonel John Selden (former owner, 1829); Major Drewery (former owner, 1862); Mrs. Clarise Sears Ramsay (former owner, 1898); and Richard Crane (former owner, 1921).
Westover related holdings consist of 4 folders (18 35 mm. slides and 29 glass lantern slides)
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
There are 3-35mm slides, and they are out of focus.
Charles City -- Upper Weyanoke / Weyanoke
Farnham -- Wilna
One 35-mm with a simular view.
Fredericksburg -- Kenmore
Hampton -- Fort Monroe
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Hanover County -- Retreat Farm
Hopewell -- Evergreen
Irvington -- Lee's Hill
Jamestown -- Jamestown National Historic Site (part of Colonial National Historic Park)
Civil War Fortification.
The "Susan Constant" brought settlers here in 1607.
The "Susan Constant" brought settlers here in 1607.
Chief Powhatans House.
The "Godspeed" brought settlers here in 1607.
Captain John Smith.
Kilmarnock -- Cobbs Hall
The ante bellum mansion was built by Lewis Giles Harvey.
The ante bellum mansion was built by Lewis Giles Harvey. One 35-mm slide with a simular view.
Kilmarnock -- Ditchley
The folder includes a worksheet and photocopies of articles and book excerpts about the site.
Named for a home of the Lee family near Oxford, England, the Ditchley estate was settled in the 17th century on the Northern Neck of Virginia and looks out onto the Chesapeake Bay. The present mansion was built in 1752 by Kendall Lee. From 1651 on the property was owned only by members of the Lee and Ball families, direct descendants of Colonel Richard Lee, who received the original land grant. Ditchley was purchased In 1935 by Alfred I. du Pont and his wife, the former Jessie Ball. Spacious grounds with traditional plantings surround the house. The property is listed on the Historic American Buildings Survey.
Persons associated with the garden include: Kendall Lee (former owner, c. 1752); the Lee family (former owners, 1651- ?); the Ball family (former owners, 1651- ?); Alfred I. du Pont (former owner, 1935); and Jessie Ball du Pont (former owner, 1935- ?).
Ditchley related holdings consist of 1 folder (5 35 mm. slides)
Leesburg -- Babson Garden
Lexington -- Virginia Military Institute
Lexington -- Washington and Lee University
Lively -- Fox Hill Plantation
Two 35-mm slides with similar view.
Loretto -- Elmwood
Mason Neck -- Gunston Hall
Merry Point -- Verville
The house has been altered very little since 1749. It is a Virginia Historic Landmark and a National Historic Landmark.
The house has been altered very little since 1749. It is a Virginia Historic Landmark and a National Historic Landmark.
The house has been altered very little since 1749. It is a Virginia Historic Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. One 35-mm slide with a simular view.
The house has been altered very little since 1749. It is a Virginia Historic Landmark and a National Historic Landmark.
Middleburg -- Dayspring
Middleburg -- Dinwiddie Farm
Middleburg -- Farmers Delight Plantation
Middleburg -- Huntland
New Kent -- Criss Cross Manor
Norfolk -- Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Northumberland County -- Unidentified Garden in Lewisetta
Providence Forge -- Mount Stirling
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776. One simular 35-mm from side of house with automobiles.
Richmond -- Tuckahoe Plantation
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776.
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776. East side. One 35mm with simular view.
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776.
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776. South Front side.
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776. Front.
Scotland -- Pleasant Point
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776.
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776.
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776.
Request for publication: Audiovisual Editorial Librarian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library, P. O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776.
Sharps -- Milden Hall
Entrance - One 35-mm slide with simular view. The original house, built about 1700, was destroyed by fire. The present house was built around 1800.
Smithfield -- St. Lukes Church
Smithfield -- Windsor Castle
One 35-mm with simular view to VA198001 is uncataloged.
Stafford County (Bel Air) -- Belle Grove
Stratford -- Stratford Hall Plantation
Surry -- Bacon's Castle
The restoration plan for the 17th century garden was done by the landscape architect, Rudy J. Favretti.
The restoration plan for the 17th century garden was done by Rudy J. Favretti for the Garden Club of Virginia.
The restoration plan for the 17th century garden was done by the landscape architect, Rudy J. Favretti.
The restoration plan for the 17th century garden was done by the landscape architect, Rudy J. Favretti. Two 35-mm slides of old field and pine tree.
The restoration plan for the 17th century garden was done by Rudy J. Favretti for the Garden Club of Virginia.
The restoration plan for the 17th century garden was done by the landscape architect, Rudy J. Favretti. Two 35-mm slides with simular view of cottage.
Surry -- Chippokes Plantation
Chippokes Plantation is 1400 acres along the James River and was named after a Indian chief. Hereford cattle in field.
Chippokes Plantation is 1400 acres along the James River and was named after a Indian chief. Chickahomney swamp.
Chippokes Plantation is 1400 acres along the James River and was named after a Indian chief.
Surry -- Smiths Fort Plantation
Talleysville -- Marl Hill Farm
Toano -- Hickory Neck Church
Toano -- Warrenton
Tunstall -- Fosters Castle
Tunstall Station -- Hampstead
The architecture is an example from the Federal period of Colonial architecture. The lawn has many magnolias and the entrance walkways and circle are lined with boxwood.
The architecture is an example from the Federal period of Colonial architecture. The lawn has many magnolias and the entrance walkways and circle are lined with boxwood. One 35-mm with simular views.
Unidentified -- Warefield
Kitchen House.
Upperville -- Blue Ridge Farm
Upperville -- Edgewood, later Heronwood
Upperville -- Oak Spring Farm (home)
Virginia Beach -- Adam Thoroughgood House
Warrenton -- Wallach House
Warsaw -- Bellemount
Two 35-mm slides of Bellemount view. One is out of focus.
Warsaw -- Grovemount
One 35-mm slide with simular view.
The folder includes worksheets and photocopies of articles.
Mount Airy was built ca. 1748-1758 by John Tayloe II (b.1721-1779) in the Palladian style, on high ground overlooking the Rappahannock River. The original garden was formal and European in style, with a large bowling green directly behind the house which had formal parterres planted in flowers on either side. The five levels of garden terraces had square beds edged in boxwood. There was an orangery, now in ruins. Old trees remain on the grounds, including box, holly, tulip poplars, and yew, and also lilacs and roses. The house was approached through a deer park with an avenue of cedar trees.
In order to build the house on high ground six acres were leveled. The house was built of local brown sandstone with limestone trim from Aquia, Virginia. The architect was said to be Colonel Thornton of London. The large central house is connected to smaller wings in front of the main house by curved corridors, which enclose the courtyard. There was a private racetrack for horses on the estate, and John Tayloe II was a noted horseman. The property remained in the Tayloe family for nearly 300 years.
Landscape architect Arthur A. Shurtleff, best known for designing Colonial Revival gardens in the 1930s for Williamsburg and other locations, drew up plans to restore Mount Airy in 1931. These plans are located at the Library of Virginia.
Mount Airy was listed as a National Historic Landmark on Ocotber 9, 1960, noting that it is the burial place of Francis Lightfoot Lee. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Ocotber 15, 1966 and as a Virginia Historic Landmark on September 9,1969.
Persons associated with the garden include Colonel John Tayloe II (1721-ca.1779), Colonel John Tayloe III (1771- 1828), who built Octagon House in Washington DC 1798-1800, descendents of the Tayloe family and Arthur A. Shurleff (landscape architect).
Mount Airy related holdings consist of 2 folders (4 3 x 4 in. glass lantern slides and 4 35mm slides (photographs))
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
Warsaw -- Sabine Hall
Weems -- Historic Christ Church
Williamsburg -- John Blair House
Williamsburg -- Bruton Parish Church
Williamsburg -- Busch Gardens
Williamsburg -- Capitol Grounds
Williamsburg -- Carter's Grove
Williamsburg -- Governor's Palace
Williamsburg -- Miscellaneous Sites in Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg -- George Wythe House
Unidentified City -- Willow Grove
Various Sites in Virginia
Appomattox -- Appomattox Courthouse
White Sulphur Springs -- The Greenbrier
Miscellaneous Sites in West Virginia
Ships and Boats
Table Settings
Unidentified Church Interior
Various Horse Farms in Maryland and Virginia