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Portland -- Green Gate

Former owner:
Posey, John V. G., Mrs.  Search this
Posey, John V. G.  Search this
Architect:
Lawrence, Ellis F.  Search this
Fletcher, William L.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Erfeldt, Arthur  Search this
Lord & Schryver (Salem, Or.)  Search this
Sculptor:
Kirkland, Larry, 1950-  Search this
Provenance:
The Portland Garden Club  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a garden description, slide list, plan view drawings, a National Register of Historic Places-Registration Form, and a worksheet
General:
A classic 3.44 acre central-axis garden; monumental Burford holly topiary balls; formal rose garden; boxwood hedges; espaliered pear and apple trees; grape arbor; lilac allee; reflective pool nestled in the expanse of lawn; monumental rhododendrons; Japanese maple grown from a seed brought back to Portland from the garden of the Japanese emperor in 1935; Belgian cobblestones; stone pathways; rock walls throughout the garden; stone barbeque; cutting gardens of various perennials, including peonies, phlox, and doronicum; kitchen herb garden; tennis court; and viewing pavilion.
Persons associated with the property include: Mr. and Mrs. John V. G. Posey (former owners, 1925-1978); Ellis F. Lawrence (architect, 1923-1925); Arthur Erfeldt (landscape architect, 1950s); Lord and Schryver (landscape architects, 1950s); William L. Fletcher (architect, 1988); and Larry Kirkland (sculptor, 1990).
Related Materials:
Green Gate related holdings consist of 1 folder (19 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.
Topic:
Gardens -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, File OR039
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6c5081468-a68a-4598-8751-cdef68895068
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10141

[Green Gate]: entrance to driveway.

Photographer:
Crumpacker, James  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1997 Apr. 9
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Driveways  Search this
Piers  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Trees  Search this
Urns  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039001
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb66bb7c6ac-a9a6-46bc-a4c1-7ce7ee26ce88
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10469

[Green Gate]: approaching circular driveway with view of flowering fruit trees and house.

Photographer:
McIntosh-Jones, Sallyann  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1998 Mar.
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Driveways  Search this
Houses  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Trees  Search this
Flowering trees  Search this
Cherry  Search this
Garden walks  Search this
Walkways, stone  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039002
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb69036225e-66d3-4f28-8913-31e2afea75d7
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10470

[Green Gate]: view to the rose garden with boxwood borders.

Photographer:
McIntosh-Jones, Sallyann  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1998 Mar.
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Box  Search this
Shrubs  Search this
Trees  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039005
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6bec6abb3-89be-44fb-a6cc-a52ecebf0982
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10473

[Green Gate]: view of house from central lawn looking from south to north.

Photographer:
McIntosh-Jones, Sallyann  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1998 Mar.
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Trees  Search this
Flowering trees  Search this
Houses  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039009
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb67b470eca-93dc-4a3e-b099-3a7d8b71deb9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10477

[Green Gate]: view of under tennis pavilion to portion of tennis court.

Photographer:
McIntosh-Jones, Sallyann  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1998 Mar.
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Walkways, concrete  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Ground cover plants  Search this
Allées  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Chairs  Search this
Tables  Search this
Tennis courts  Search this
Pavilions  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039011
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6ff62194e-3adc-43e4-8535-084b39b4ac47
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10479

[Green Gate]: view from tennis court looking back to tennis pavilion.

Photographer:
McIntosh-Jones, Sallyann  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1998 Mar.
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Tennis courts  Search this
Pavilions  Search this
Chairs  Search this
Trees  Search this
Tables, glass  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Chain link fences  Search this
Stairs  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039012
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb656f62abf-39b8-44b1-a418-9ebb7c7708a9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10480

[Green Gate]: view of espaliered pear and apple trees on path looking East to West.

Photographer:
McIntosh-Jones, Sallyann  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1998 Mar.
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Garden walks  Search this
Walkways, concrete  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Espaliers  Search this
Flowering trees  Search this
Trees  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039013
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb640c30479-f4f3-4af9-b2e4-4b437785d6f9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10481

[Green Gate]: view along northern most pathway and into the cutting garden.

Photographer:
Crumpacker, James  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1997 Apr. 9
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Garden walks  Search this
Walkways, concrete  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Espaliers  Search this
Flowering trees  Search this
Trees  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039014
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb67d71651d-d1f9-4415-a2ea-7db90f0081d2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10482

[Green Gate]: view of lawn from center of path on northern side of garden looking from North to South.

Photographer:
Crumpacker, James  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1997 Apr. 9
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Garden walks  Search this
Walkways, concrete  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Espaliers  Search this
Flowering trees  Search this
Trees  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039015
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6880774d1-e601-4131-9df7-b6b932c91942
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10483

[Green Gate]: view of reflection garden and bench immediately North of the house looking from South to North.

Photographer:
Crumpacker, James  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1998 Mar.
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Shrubs  Search this
Trees  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Flowering trees  Search this
Benches  Search this
Sculpture  Search this
Shrines  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039017
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6e24bf838-7951-422b-af85-811bce61eeee
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10485

[Green Gate]: view from terraced garden to central courtyard.

Photographer:
Crumpacker, James  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col., 35 mm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)
United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland
Date:
1997 Apr.
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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this
Houses  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Shrubs  Search this
Trees  Search this
Outdoor furniture  Search this
Porches  Search this
Umbrellas (garden)  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item OR039019
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR039: Portland -- Green Gate
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb634d6ff65-ef63-4892-831e-fb212a66f3d6
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10487

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