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Unidentified Location -- Unidentified Garden in New Jersey, No. 3

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Unidentified Garden in New Jersey, No. 3
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Object Details

Landscape architect

Weber, Nelva M.

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 and other information.
sova.aag.adm_ref1236

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6146c3c20-c116-42ca-8dc5-b68ff0c6ce3e

General

This site was apparently a favorite of Nelva M. Weber, for it is featured several times in her 1976 book. Despite this prominence, however, its identification has proved to be elusive, although it was probably in New Jersey. Two outdoor living areas--a roofed brick patio and an open flagstone terrace--were highlights of the design that complemented the colonial-style house. The roofed patio provided a shaded space from which to view an expansive lawn with a gazebo on its far side. The flagstone terrace was built around a large shade tree, but also bordered a large lawn and was backed by other trees and shrubs. This country estate also featured grass walkways with hosta borders, a decorative brick walkway with a millstone center, and a wooden fence with espaliers at the entrance to the property leading in to the house from the driveway and parking area.
Persons associated with the garden include Nelva M. Weber (landscape architect, ca. 1965-1973).

Place

Unidentified Garden No. 3 (New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey

Topic

Gardens -- New Jersey

Landscape architect

Weber, Nelva M.

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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 NJ417

Type

Archival materials

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.

Bibliography

Garden has been featured in Nelva M. Weber, How to Plan Your Own Home Landscape (Indianapolis/New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1976), pp. 70, 100, 119, 217, and 273.

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.

Related Materials

Unidentified Garden in New Jersey, No. 3 related holdings consist of 1 folder (1 slide (photograph); 45 contact prints; 32 safety film negatives)
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Record ID

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