Object Details
Landscape architect
Ireys, Alice Recknagel, 1911-2000
Former owner
Broughton, Philip F., 1893-1974
Broughton, Esther T., b. 1896
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
Located in Brooklyn Heights, this home garden was designed by Alice Recknagel Ireys. Working within a narrow, confined space, she prepared a design that provided variety in texture and plant material. A more formal bricked area near the house featured urns and a cast-iron bench. Beyond this was a more naturalistic part of the garden, with white birch trees marking the division between the two spaces. Wooden fencing and latticework provided support for climbing plants and the background for a large birdhouse.
Place
Broughton Garden (Brooklyn, New York)
United States of America -- New York -- Kings County -- Brooklyn
Topic
Gardens -- New York -- Brooklyn
Landscape architect
Ireys, Alice Recknagel, 1911-2000
Former owner
Broughton, Philip F., 1893-1974
Broughton, Esther T., b. 1896
See more items in
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New York
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ADM, File NY1023
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 Alice Recknagel Ireys, How to Plan and Plant Your Own Property (New York: M. Barrows, 1967), p. 138.
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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