Object Details
Former owner
Todd, John R.
Todd, John R., Mrs.
Architect
White, Benjamin V.
Former owner
Temple Sinai
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.
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General
Owned by Mr. and Mrs. John R. Todd, the house was designed by Benjamin V. White. Mrs. Todd was also a founding member of the Summit Garden Club in 1916. The house was later converted to Temple Sinai with a large auditorium addition in the rear. Noted for its boxwood, the garden no longer exists. Mr. Todd was an engineer for Rockefeller Center. Governor Christine Todd Whitman is a granddaughter.
Persons associated with the garden include Mr. and Mrs. John R. Todd (former owners, 1929-1972); Benjamin V. White (architect).
Place
Todd Garden (Summit, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Union -- Summit
Topic
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Summit
Former owner
Todd, John R.
Todd, John R., Mrs.
Architect
White, Benjamin V.
Former owner
Temple Sinai
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 NJ048
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.
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Large EAD
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Record ID
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