Object Details
Former owner
Harriman, Edward Henry, 1848-1909
Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986
Architect
Carrère & Hastings
Landscape architect
Wadley & Smythe
Collection Compiler
Weller, Eleanor
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Eleanor Weller Reade collection.
sova.aag.ecw_ref5426
General
Postcard published by E.I. Fitch, Highland Mills, N.Y. // H.F. Pembleton, Central Valley, N.Y. Druggists. // NewvoChrome. Leipzig, Berlin, Dresden.
Arden House sits on land in Orange County, New York, originally purchased by Edward Henry (E.H.) Harriman in 1885, atop a ridge with the valley of the Ramapo River on one side and the Forest and Cranberry lakes on the other. The house was designed by architects Carrere & Hastings, with landscape architecture by Wadley & Smythe. Harriman's son, W. Averell Harriman, was given the house by his widowed mother in 1915. Following use by the Navy in World War II, the house was given to Columbia University in 1950. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and is now used as a conference center.
Persons and firms associated with the property include: Edward Henry (E.H.) Harriman (former owner, 1885-1909); W. Averell (William Averell) Harriman (former owner, 1915-1950); Wadley & Smythe (landscape architects); and Carrere & Hastings (architects).
Place
Arden House (Harriman, New York)
United States of America -- New York -- Orange County -- Harriman
Topic
Gardens -- New York -- Harriman
Former owner
Harriman, Edward Henry, 1848-1909
Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986
Architect
Carrère & Hastings
Landscape architect
Wadley & Smythe
See more items in
Eleanor Weller collection
Eleanor Weller collection / Postcards / United States / ECW043: New York
Extent
2 Lantern slides
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ECW, Item ECW043025
Type
Archival materials
Lantern slides
Picture 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
Picture 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_ref5426
Large EAD
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AAG.ECW
AAG
Record ID
ebl-1759780200629-1759780228098-2