Object Details
Architect
Adams, William, 1870-1956
Former owner
Kniffin, Howard Summers, Sr.
Collection Creator
Adams, Molly, 1918-2003
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Scope and Contents
1 folder and 8 photographic prints. The folder includes worksheets.
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General
"Restleigh", designed c. 1911 by William Adams for Howard Summers Kniffin, Sr. It still stands at 515 Ocean Avenue in Lawrence, Nassau County per email from researcher Andrew Cronson.
Place
Restleigh (Lawrence, New York)
Topic
Gardens -- New York -- Lawrence
Architect
Adams, William, 1870-1956
Former owner
Kniffin, Howard Summers, Sr.
See more items in
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New York
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ADM, File NY853
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
The house appeared in Architectural Record pages 507-9 of the June 1918 edition; Vol. XLIII and an article in the January 17, 1912 edition of American Architect & Building News.
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.
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Record ID
ebl-1562717420525-1562717421343-2