Object Details
Landscape architect
Weber, Nelva M.
Former owner
Koven, Gustav H., d. 1990
Koven, Jane Crowley, d. 2005
Collection Creator
Adams, Molly, 1918-2003
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Scope and Contents
The folder includes worksheets and other information.
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General
The home of Gustav H. and Jane Crowley Koven was photographed twice by Molly Adams: once before 1976 and again in 1985. Nelva M. Weber's design for the property featured a tree-lined driveway leading to house, which was slightly elevated from the driveway level and set off by a brick wall and stairs. By 1985 two garden areas had been developed adjacent to an in-ground swimming pool, one for flowers and the other for vegetables. Surrounding woods contrasted with the openness of the grounds around the house.
Persons associated with the garden include Nelva M. Weber (landscape architect, ca. 1970-1975); and Gustav H. and Jane Crowley Koven (former owners, ca. 1960-2005).
Place
Koven Garden (New Vernon, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Morris County -- New Vernon
Topic
Gardens -- New Jersey -- New Vernon
Landscape architect
Weber, Nelva M.
Former owner
Koven, Gustav H., d. 1990
Koven, Jane Crowley, d. 2005
See more items in
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ADM, File NJ437
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
Garden has been featured in Nelva M. Weber, How to Plan Your Own Home Landscape (Indianapolis and New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1976), p. 69.
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
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