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Elkins Park -- Thornbury

Smithsonian Gardens

Object Details

Former owner

Sinkler, Wharton, Mrs.

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.
sova.aag.gca_ref16593

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6d2c63ede-806a-4a7f-9686-2461a5db9850

General

The garden on the property began in 1911. The formal garden near the house included a long rectangular pool, a large willow and dogwood. Box, wisteria, iris and spring bulbs were planted. The Sinkler's later moved to Lane's End in Chestnut Hill. The current owner is the University of Pennsylvania Research Center.
Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. Wharton Sinkler (former owners); University of Pennsylvania (owner); and J.P.B. Sinkler (architect).

Place

Thornbury (Elkins Park, Pennsylvania)
United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Montgomery County -- Elkins Park

Topic

Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Elkins Park

Former owner

Sinkler, Wharton, Mrs.

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The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / Pennsylvania

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 PA015

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.

Related Materials

Thornbury related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 35 mm. slides)
Additional information of architect may be found in Sinkler Scrapbook, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
AAG.GCA_ref16593
Large EAD
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6d2c63ede-806a-4a7f-9686-2461a5db9850
AAG.GCA
AAG

Record ID

ebl-1643208220039-1643210185645-0

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