Object Details
Landscape architect
Roberts, H. Radcliff
Former owner
Roberts, G. Brinton Mrs
Architect
Medary, Milton B.
Landscape architect
Medary, Milton B.
Collection Creator
Garden Club of America
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a worksheet and copies of articles.
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General
The house, built in 1900 was Tudor in style. A long grass path led to a sunken garden with a fountain, which was copied from the Piazza Farnese in Rome. The house was demolished and the property was developed ca. 1950.
Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Milton B. Medary (architect and landscape architect, 1900); H. Radlciffe Roberts (landscape architect); G. Brinton Roberts (former owner, 1900-1946); Penn Park Apartments (former owner, 1946-ca. 1950); and Germantown Savings Bank (ca. 1950-present).
Place
Llanengan (Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania)
United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Montgomery County -- Lower Merion Township -- Bala Cynwyd
Topic
Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Bala Cynwyd
Landscape architect
Roberts, H. Radcliff
Former owner
Roberts, G. Brinton Mrs
Architect
Medary, Milton B.
Landscape architect
Medary, Milton B.
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Sponsor
A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.GCA, File PA035
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.
Existence and Location of Originals
The original glass lantern image of PA035001 is located at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, PA.
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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