Object Details
Former owner
Ward, Waldron M.
Ward, Waldron M., Mrs
Lawrence, James
Lawrence, James, Mrs.
Creator
Wodell & Cottrell
Provenance
The Summit Garden Club
Collection Compiler
Weller, Eleanor
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Eleanor Weller Reade collection.
Scope and Contents
The folder includes worksheets, maps and other information.
sova.aag.ecw_ref18
General
The house and garden were owned by Mr. and Mrs. Waldron M. Ward. Mrs. Ward was also a member of and joined the Summit Garden Club in 1932. The garden is circular and is centered by a birdbath. White arbor surrounds the garden along with benches and other garden furniture, walkways, tulips and other flower beds, all leading up to the woods beyond. The garden designers, Wodell & Cottrell were sisters. The house and garden were owned until recently by Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence. Mrs. Lawrence (Diane) is a member of the Summit Garden Club.
Persons associated with the garden include Mr. and Mrs. Waldron M. Ward (former owners, 1929-1972); Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence (1972-1990s?); Wodell & Cottrell (garden designers).
Place
Ward Garden (Summit, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Union -- Summit
Topic
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Summit
Former owner
Ward, Waldron M.
Ward, Waldron M., Mrs
Lawrence, James
Lawrence, James, Mrs.
Creator
Wodell & Cottrell
Provenance
The Summit Garden Club
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Eleanor Weller collection
Eleanor Weller collection / Garden Images / United States / New Jersey
Container
Box 36
Custodial History
The Summit Garden Club donated lantern slides in 2015.
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ECW, File NJ045
Type
Archival materials
Slides
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.
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.
AAG.ECW_ref18
Large EAD
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AAG.ECW
AAG
Record ID
ebl-1530043205252-1530043205305-1