United States of America -- Connecticut -- Hartford County -- West Hartford
Scope and Contents:
The folders includes worksheets, site plans and additional information.
General:
Sunset Farm is located on three acres of property which include a poolside formal garden, a picnic area, and a woodland setting through which winding brick paths lead to three log cabins located on the property, in addition to the main house. The picnic area features blue stone patios and two natural stone outdoor fireplaces. Custom made wrought iron fences enclose the formal garden and picnic area.
English ivy, daylilies, daffodils, roses and azaleas are plantings prominently featured on the property.
Persons associated with the garden include: Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Ogden (former owners, 1938-1967), Katherine (Kitty) M. Stevenson (landscape designer, ca. 1950), and Milton E. Hayman (architect).
Related Materials:
Sunset Farm related holdings consist of 2 folders (18 35 mm. slides; 8 photographic prints)
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.
Topic:
Gardens -- Connecticut -- West Hartford Search this
Collection Citation:
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.