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Audubon Park & Zoological Garden

Landscape architect:
Torre Design Consortium  Search this
Creator:
Bore Plantation  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1930
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:
Spring  Search this
Parterres  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Fences  Search this
Finials  Search this
People  Search this
Zoos  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA008025
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA008: New Orleans -- Audubon Park & Zoological Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6229cf58d-685a-4caa-830f-9fbe7e7a47e7
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8024

[Strachan Garden]: rose garden.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1966 April
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:
Spring  Search this
Latticework  Search this
Balconies  Search this
Hand-railing  Search this
Parterres  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Rose gardens  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010001
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6402e0dac-a409-4fe9-ba60-4e9b94d7556b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8031

[Strachan Garden]: detail of the rose garden.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1966 April 1
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:
Spring  Search this
Fountains  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Hand-railing -- Iron  Search this
Roses  Search this
Rose gardens  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010002
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb68481eee8-947a-4a46-a613-8e8528cd0893
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8032

[Strachan Garden]: Ceres goddess sculpture in the formal rose garden.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1987 October 1
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:
Autumn  Search this
Rose gardens  Search this
Standard  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Ponds  Search this
Fountains  Search this
Sculpture  Search this
Arches  Search this
Formal gardens  Search this
Box  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010007
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb68140ff0a-831f-45d8-b640-d29ecbdeebe2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8037

[Strachan Garden]: tea house seen through shrubs.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1987 October 1
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:
Autumn  Search this
Teahouses  Search this
Columns  Search this
Balconies  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Trees  Search this
Shrubs  Search this
Houses  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010008
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6962380b5-3da9-4d01-9d74-f3a6634ebb65
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8038

[Strachan Garden]: tea house in the formal rose garden.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1987 October 1
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:
Autumn  Search this
Teahouses  Search this
Rose gardens  Search this
Formal gardens  Search this
Standard  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Box  Search this
Outdoor furniture  Search this
Topiary work  Search this
Walls (building)  Search this
Benches  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010012
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6cef4b1ab-f353-4999-9b14-f2bb78eb7855
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8042

[Strachan Garden]: arches in the formal rose gardens leading to a sundial.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1982 March 1
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:
Spring  Search this
Formal gardens  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Box  Search this
Arches  Search this
Sundials  Search this
Climbing plants  Search this
Tulips  Search this
Stepping stones  Search this
Standard  Search this
Rose gardens  Search this
Houses  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010013
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb623d33528-abbf-40ae-ab91-79517699d6b3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8043

[Strachan Garden]: tulips in the formal rose garden; stepping stones.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1982 March 1
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:
Spring  Search this
Tulips  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Box  Search this
Formal gardens  Search this
Rose gardens  Search this
Stepping stones  Search this
Standard  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010014
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb69a0e2c54-6584-4014-888a-b7c33976bf5b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8044

[Strachan Garden]: tulips in the formal rose garden.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1982 March 1
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:
Spring  Search this
Formal gardens  Search this
Rose gardens  Search this
Tulips  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Box  Search this
Arches  Search this
Standard  Search this
Sculpture  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010015
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60b58bc1e-e76a-4b58-96f3-91c124eca73c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8045

[Strachan Garden]: crane fountain; courtyard paved in pink granite.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1982 March 1
General:
Designed by Umberto Innocenti.
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:
Spring  Search this
Formal gardens  Search this
Rose gardens  Search this
Tulips  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Box  Search this
Arches  Search this
Standard  Search this
Containers  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010016
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6eb5d5701-8d7f-4a28-81d1-7d2dd9a4bb3c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8046

[Strachan Garden]: garden lighting; finials; gate; espalier.

Creator:
Strachan, Rose  Search this
New Orleans Garden Study Club  Search this
Payne, Jacob Upshur  Search this
Payne, Jacob, Jr  Search this
Fenner, Charles E.  Search this
Forsyth, William B.  Search this
Landscape architect:
Innocenti, Umberto  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- New Orleans
United States of America -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- New Orleans
Date:
1987 October 1
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:
Autumn  Search this
Courtyards  Search this
Fountains  Search this
Sculpture  Search this
Ponds  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Benches, iron  Search this
Outdoor furniture  Search this
Pavements  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA010017
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA010: New Orleans -- Strachan Garden
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6814a0388-e090-47d1-b153-6cff6a82953e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8047

Rosedown Plantation

Creator:
Underwood, Catherine  Search this
Turnbull, Daniel & Martha  Search this
Bowman, Nina, Miss  Search this
Bowman, Sarah, Miss  Search this
Bowman, Bella, Miss  Search this
Underwood, Catherine Fondren  Search this
Landscape architect:
Gunn, Ralph Ellis  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- Saint Francisville
United States of America -- Louisiana -- West Feliciana Parish -- St. Francisville
Date:
05/29/1987
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:
Spring  Search this
Parterres  Search this
Walkways, gravel  Search this
Gazebos  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Formal gardens  Search this
Roses  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA003036
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA003: St. Francisville -- Rosedown Plantation
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb65b13d593-c03a-4fda-b712-ad995dd64ba8
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8107
Online Media:

Oak Alley Plantation

Slide manufacturer:
Van Altena, Edward  Search this
Creator:
Roman, Alexander, Gov  Search this
Stewart, Andrew, Mrs  Search this
Bon Sejour  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Photograph (lantern slide, hand-colored, 3.25 x 4 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Lantern slides
Place:
Louisiana -- Vacherie
Oak Alley Plantation (La.)
United States of America -- Louisiana -- St. James Parish -- Vacherie
Date:
[between 1914 and 1949?]
General:
Oak Allee is situated in Louisiana, fifty-eight miles above New Orleans. The original owner was Alexander Roman, second governor of Louisiana. The house, of the Greek revival type, has 28 Doric columns and is shaded by magnificent live oaks. An avenue of 28 live oaks extends from the porch to the river, and the largest tree is 21 feet in diameter. The estate is now owned by Mrs. Andrew Stewart who has restored the entire grounds, adding many well chosen plants, groves of oranges, of bananas, an avenue of bamboos and a garden of flowering shrubs surrounded by a hedge of yuccas.
Before it became commonly known as Oak Alley, the plantation was originally named Bon Sejour.
Mount reads: "Edward Van Altena."
Historic plate number: "81."
Historic plate caption: "Louisiana, Oak Allee, St. James Parish."
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:
Summer  Search this
Trees  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Porches  Search this
Live oak  Search this
Columns  Search this
Loggias  Search this
Houses  Search this
Genre/Form:
Lantern slides
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA002001
See more items in:
The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA002: Vacherie -- Oak Alley Plantation
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb64ca8e9c9-0d07-421d-a592-47281fd60cbc
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8129

Oak Alley Plantation

Creator:
Van Altena, Edward  Search this
Roman, Alexander, Gov  Search this
Stewart, Andrew, Mrs  Search this
Bon Sejour  Search this
Collection Creator:
Garden Club of America  Search this
Extent:
1 Slides (photographs) (col.)
Type:
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Place:
Louisiana -- Vacherie
Oak Alley Plantation (La.)
United States of America -- Louisiana -- St. James Parish -- Vacherie
Date:
1930
General:
Oak Allee lies in the "Sugar Bowl of Louisiana, fifty-eight miles above New Orleans. The original owner was Alexander Roman, second governor of Louisiana. The house, of the Greek revival type has 28 Doric columns and is shaded by magnificent live oaks. An avenue of 28 live oaks extends from the porch to the river, the largest tree 21 feet in diameter. The estate is now owned by Mrs. Andrew Stewart who has restored the entire grounds, adding many well chosen plants, groves of oranges, of bananas, an avenue of bamboos and a garden of flowering shrubs surrounded by a hedge of yuccas.
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Identifier:
AAG.GCA, Item LA002002
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The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Louisiana / LA002: Vacherie -- Oak Alley Plantation
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6f9dae279-8e83-484f-8123-df419cc672c6
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref8130
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Ampelopsis cordata Michx.

Biogeographical Region:
78 - Southeastern U.S.A.  Search this
Collector:
Carleton R. Ball  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Hedges and fences, common.  Search this
Place:
Vicinity of Alexandria., Louisiana, United States, North America
Collection Date:
17 May 1899 to 15 Jun 1899
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Vitales Vitaceae Vitoideae
Published Name:
Ampelopsis cordata Michx.
Barcode:
01118873
USNM Number:
370121
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3726580de-5ebf-41e4-883a-c1890acbe0bf
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10294727

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