Object Details
Former owner
Murphy, Eugene E. Dr
Collection Compiler
Weller, Eleanor
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Eleanor Weller Reade collection.
sova.aag.ecw_ref5160
General
Caption on verso. Postcard published by Cranford Club, 1926 // Post Cards of Quality, The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. // Photo by Montell.
Built in 1801 to house local government, the building became a private residence in 1821 and housed several prominent Augusta families. Now restored, the house is owned by the city and is used for receptions and group functions. (Georgia Department of Economic Development) The gardens have been restored and the front yard contains a very large ginkgo tree.
Garden has been featured in Garden History of Georgia, 1933.
Place
United States of America -- Georgia -- Richmond County -- Augusta
Old Government House (Augusta, Georgia)
Topic
Gardens -- Georgia -- Augusta
Former owner
Murphy, Eugene E. Dr
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Eleanor Weller collection
Eleanor Weller collection / Postcards / United States / ECW026: Georgia
Extent
2 Lantern slides
Date
1926
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ECW, Item ECW026010
Type
Archival materials
Lantern slides
Photographic postcards
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.
Genre/Form
Photographic postcards
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_ref5160
Large EAD
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AAG.ECW
AAG
Record ID
ebl-1759780200629-1759780228020-1