Object Details
Former owner
Tyler, George F. Mr Mrs
Architect
Willing, Sims & Talbutt
Landscape architect
Willing, Sims & Talbutt
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 brief descriptions.
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Former Title
Tyler Hall
Tyler Mansion
General
The garden is situated on a bluff overhanging the Neshaminy River. The garden, at the end of the house, exists in three levels. One walk of orange trees leads to an orangerie. The main garden contains hedges, fountains, and tubbed oleanders from Holland. The lower level includes a bathhouse and pool. The property was added to the National Register in 1987.
Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. George F. Tyler (former owners); and Willing, Sims & Talbutt (architect and landscape architect).
Place
Indian Council Rock (Newtown, Pennsylvania)
United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Bucks County -- Newtown
Topic
Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Newtown
Former owner
Tyler, George F. Mr Mrs
Architect
Willing, Sims & Talbutt
Landscape architect
Willing, Sims & Talbutt
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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 PA013
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 slides are 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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