Object Details
Landscape architect
Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Photographer
Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Former owner
Grinnell, Russell, 1875-1948
Collection Creator
Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Sears & Wendell
Olmsted Brothers
Harvard University
American Society of Landscape Architects
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Thomas Warren Sears photograph collection.
Scope and Contents
The file includes 1 photograph album and a folder with information about the property and Russell Grinnell.
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General
Locust Valley Farm in Exeter, Rhode Island, was purchased in 1912 by Russell Grinnell, an executive with the General Fire Extinguisher Company (now Grinnell Mechanical Products). The 12 images in the album document the site, including a pond, and construction of a new house on the property. The breeding and raising of Berkshire hogs and Guernsey dairy cattle became the farm's specialties. Part of the property's acreage eventually became the Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge. It is possible that Thomas W. Sears was involved in landscape design for the property, but this cannot be verified.
Persons associated with the site include Thomas W. Sears (landscape architect and photographer, circa 1912-1914) and Russell Grinnell (former owner, 1912-1948).
Place
Locust Valley Farm (Exeter, Rhode Island)
United States of America -- Rhode Island -- Washington County -- Exeter
Topic
Gardens -- Rhode Island -- Exeter
Landscape architect
Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Photographer
Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Former owner
Grinnell, Russell, 1875-1948
See more items in
Thomas Warren Sears photograph collection
Thomas Warren Sears photograph collection / Series 1: Photographic Images / United States / Rhode Island
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.SRS, File RI208
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
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