Object Details
Former owner
White, Arthur J.
White, Katharine Elkus, 1906-1985
Collection Creator
Adams, Molly, 1918-2003
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Scope and Contents
The folder includes worksheets.
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General
This garden is believed to have been at the home of Arthur J. and Katharine Elkus White on Harding Road. It was located near the Tower Hill Church (First Presbyterian), which is seen in the background of one of the images. A prominent Red Bank resident, Katharine Elkus White served as its mayor (1951-1956), chaired the New Jersey Highway Authority (1955-1964), and was U.S. Ambassador to Denmark (1964-1968). The garden was a traditional one with broad lawns and perennial borders. An unusual stone sculpture/bench was a visual highlight, while additional stone benches were found in other parts of the garden.
Persons associated with the garden include: Arthur J. and Katharine Elkus White (former owners, ca. 1960-1985).
Place
White Garden (Red Bank, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Monmouth County -- Red Bank
Topic
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Red Bank
Former owner
White, Arthur J.
White, Katharine Elkus, 1906-1985
See more items in
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ADM, File NJ462
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
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Collection Restrictions
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Record ID
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