United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Montclair
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a worksheet, copy of New Jersey Historic Preservation Structure Survey form, copy of photographs from book, and drawing of landscape features.
General:
Charles A. Platt, brother of the owner, John C. Platt, studied under Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. Platt designed the lawn area (sunken garden) and the area around it. The pool and parterre garden were added at a later time. Platt also made major changes to the house giving it a feeling of an Italian villa.
Persons associated with the garden include: John C. and Frances Marie Platt (former owners, 1896-1933); Mary Cheney Platt (former owner, 1933-1944); Rodney and Caroline Stuart (former owners, 1944-1955); Edward M. and Grace Powers (1955-1974); Gerald and Sharon Freeman (former owners, 1974-1985); William and Lydia Baccoli (former owners, 1985-1998); and Charles A. Platt (landscape architect and architect, 1896?).
Related Materials:
Villa Narcault related holdings consist of 1 folder (10 35 mm. slides)
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.
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.
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Sponsor:
A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
