Object Details
Garden designer
Poinier, Lois W.
Collection Garden designer
Poinier, Lois W.
Wodell, Helen Page
Cottrell, Lois Page
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Lois W. Poinier slide collection.
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General
Before and after images document this multi-faceted design and installation project dating between about 1956 and 1960. One part of Lois W. Poinier's work involved creation of three levels of grass terracing with a stone retaining wall and stairs. Providing a space for outdoor living, the terraces were accented by azaleas and included one of Poinier's signature fountains. A more significant reshaping of the site resulted in the construction of a swimming pool carved into the hillside. Additional retaining walls and dramatic stone stairs were constructed and the remaining hillside above the pool was planted with naturalized daffodils and shrubs. Utilizing a natural rock outcropping near the pool as a backdrop Poinier created yet another garden area of low plantings, lawn, and a sculpture of a childlike Diana with bow and arrow and squirrel. One image shows the front of the house in spring.
Persons associated with the garden include: Lois W. Poinier (garden designer, circa 1956-1960) and Mrs. William Hunter (former owner).
Place
United States of America -- New York -- Westchester County -- Rye
Topic
Gardens -- New York -- Rye
Swimming pools
Terraces
Hillsides
Construction sites
Azaleas
Lawns
Fountains
Garden designer
Poinier, Lois W.
See more items in
Lois W. Poinier slide collection
Lois W. Poinier slide collection / Series 1: Design work / 1.5: New York
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.PNR, File NY799
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
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Collection Restrictions
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Record ID
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