Object Details
Architect
Hayman, Milton E., 1889-1969
Former owner
Ogden, Ralph, Dr./Mrs.
Landscape architect
Stevenson, Katharine M., d. 1999
Collection Creator
Garden Club of America
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Scope and Contents
The folders includes worksheets, site plans and additional information.
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General
Sunset Farm is located on three acres of property which include a poolside formal garden, a picnic area, and a woodland setting through which winding brick paths lead to three log cabins located on the property, in addition to the main house. The picnic area features blue stone patios and two natural stone outdoor fireplaces. Custom made wrought iron fences enclose the formal garden and picnic area.
English ivy, daylilies, daffodils, roses and azaleas are plantings prominently featured on the property.
Persons associated with the garden include: Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Ogden (former owners, 1938-1967), Katherine (Kitty) M. Stevenson (landscape designer, ca. 1950), and Milton E. Hayman (architect).
Place
Sunset Farm (West Hartford, Connecticut)
United States of America -- Connecticut -- Hartford County -- West Hartford
Topic
Gardens -- Connecticut -- West Hartford
Architect
Hayman, Milton E., 1889-1969
Former owner
Ogden, Ralph, Dr./Mrs.
Landscape architect
Stevenson, Katharine M., d. 1999
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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 CT119
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
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Record ID
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