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Little Rock -- Davis Garden

Smithsonian Gardens

Object Details

Landscape architect

Park, Neil Hamill

Former owner

Rowan, Mary

Architect

Bracy, Buford

Former owner

Hall, Carl C.
Hall, Carl C., Mrs.
Hardy, McCombs
Hardy, McCombs, Mrs.

Provenance

Little Rock Garden Club

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 worksheets and additional information.
sova.aag.gca_ref5313

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6907f50df-723f-49dc-b960-cbd86273b44f

General

Situated on an half an acre, this garden features the landscape work by Neil Hamill Park who designed it ca.1948. The house was designed by architect Buford Bracy. This small garden features a brick walkway with shrub borders and a rose garden enclosed by raised brick planter set against the wooden fence that encloses the garden. The garden features raised brick beds or flower beds with shrub borders. Climbing clematis are featured along the wooden fence and a sundial provides a focal point for the garden.
Persons associated with the property include Mrs. Mary Rowan (former owner, 1948); Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Hall (former owners, dates unknown); Mr. and Mrs. McCombs Hardy (former owners, dates unknown); Neil Hamill Park (landscape architect, 1948) and Buford Bracy (architect, 1948).

Place

Davis Garden (Little Rock, Arkansas)
United States of America -- Arkansas -- Pulaski County -- Little Rock

Topic

Gardens -- Arkansas -- Little Rock

Landscape architect

Park, Neil Hamill

Former owner

Rowan, Mary

Architect

Bracy, Buford

Former owner

Hall, Carl C.
Hall, Carl C., Mrs.
Hardy, McCombs
Hardy, McCombs, Mrs.

Provenance

Little Rock Garden Club

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

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.

Custodial History

The Little Rock Garden Club facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation.

Archival Repository

Archives of American Gardens

Identifier

AAG.GCA, File AR023

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.

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

Davis Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (5 35 mm. slides (photographs))
AAG.GCA_ref5313
Large EAD
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6907f50df-723f-49dc-b960-cbd86273b44f
AAG.GCA
AAG

Record ID

ebl-1643208220039-1643210176147-2

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