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Short Hills -- C. O. Hoyt Garden

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Short Hills -- C. O. Hoyt Garden
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Object Details

Garden designer

Poinier, Lois W.

Former owner

Hoyt , Charles Orcutt, Mr. and Mrs.

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.

Scope and Contents

The folder includes work sheets and other information.
sova.aag.pnr_ref1193

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6d4fbb882-e0d1-487b-bdfa-5330de5521ec

General

This garden was designed by Lois W, Poinier and was located on Highland Avenue in Short Hills. Images document the site before, during, and after landscaping. Stairs and a walk were constructed and landscaping installed in the front of the property. In the back, retaining walls, curving stairs, and plantings were designed to enhance a steep hillside, while a stone patio provided outdoor living space near the house. The hillside was planted with spring bulbs. Along one side of the property a former children's play area was transformed into comparatively formal borders and a central bed surrounding a fountain.
Persons associated with the garden include: Lois W. Poinier (garden designer, 1960-1980s) and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Orcutt Hoyt (former owners, ca. 1958-1962). Mr. Hoyt was the son of Henry Hamilton Hoyt and Anna Orcutt Hoyt (see gardens MA327 and NJ382).

Place

Hoyt, C. O., Garden (Short Hills, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Short Hills

Topic

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Short Hills

Garden designer

Poinier, Lois W.

Former owner

Hoyt , Charles Orcutt, Mr. and Mrs.

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Lois W. Poinier slide collection
Lois W. Poinier slide collection / Series 1: Design work / 1.4: New Jersey

Archival Repository

Archives of American Gardens

Identifier

AAG.PNR, File NJ383

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

Hoyt, C. O., Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (23 35 mm. slides)
AAG.PNR_ref1193
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6d4fbb882-e0d1-487b-bdfa-5330de5521ec
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AAG

Record ID

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