Object Details
Owner
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Designer
Spotswood, Alexander, 1676-1740
Landscape architect
Shurcliff, Arthur A. (Arthur Asahel), 1870-1957
Hopkins, Alden
Names
Governor's Palace
Collection Creator
McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948
American Rose Society
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, J. Horace McFarland Company Collection.
Scope and Contents note
Folders include work sheets, brochures, garden map, and copies of articles.
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General note
The first Governor's Palace and gardens were designed by Alexander Spotswood and built between 1708 and 1720. It served as the Governor's home until the Revolutionary War, when it became a military hospital. In 1781, the mansion was destroyed by fire. During the 1930's, the Palace was reconstructed. Arthur Shurcliff (Shurtleff) designed the gardens based on Spotswood's designs of the early 1700s. He based the gardens on English design with a combination of French and Dutch influences, using both "exotics" and native Virginia plants. The gardens, which include a ballroom garden, holly maze, and kitchen garden, are open to the public.
Persons associated with the property include: Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood (designer, 1708-1720); Perry, Shaw and Hepburn (designers, 1931-1934); Arthur Shurtleff (landscape architect, 1930's); Alden Hopkins (landscape architect); and Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (owner).
Place
United States of America -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Virginia)
Topic
Gardens -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Owner
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Designer
Spotswood, Alexander, 1676-1740
Landscape architect
Shurcliff, Arthur A. (Arthur Asahel), 1870-1957
Hopkins, Alden
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J. Horace McFarland Company collection
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Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.MCF, File VA021
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.
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Record ID
ebl-1504732814211-1504732816159-3