Object Details
Landscape architect
Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Photographer
Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Former owner
Briggs, George, Jr.
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, 2 glass plate negatives, and a folder with a worksheet and other information.
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General
Thomas W. Sears may have been engaged as the landscape architect for this property, located at 249 Blackstone Boulevard. The 16 photographs in the album show the house under construction around 1914-1915, and the general plan (RI047001) is dated December 4, 1914. It is not clear, however, whether a detailed design or installation ever took place. George Briggs, Jr., was a prominent Providence businessman. The property is now the Dr. John E. Donley Rehabilitation Center.
Persons associated with the garden include George Briggs, Jr. (former owner, circa 1914-1927) and Thomas W. Sears (landscape architect and photographer, circa 1914-1915).
Place
Briggs Garden (Providence, Rhode Island)
United States of America -- Rhode Island -- Providence County -- Providence
Topic
Gardens -- Rhode Island -- Providence
Landscape architect
Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Photographer
Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Former owner
Briggs, George, Jr.
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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 RI047
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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AAG
Record ID
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