Object Details
- Reproduction Note
- There are two slides numbered NJ137009. One is a copy of the other taken by Molly Adams. Some slides of NJ137001-014 are copies of plans and other images.
- General
- Dunwalke East encompassed nearly 33 acres, with 14 1/2 acres assessed for farmland. In 1991, the gardens consisted of a sunken rose garden with fountain, stone-walled tulip garden, birch and spring bulb garden, fruit orchard, large vegetable garden, and raspberry row. A covered stone terrace extends along the south side of the residence. The property was purchased by Princeton University.
- Persons and institutions associated with the property include C. Douglas Dillon (former owner, 1938-1992); Princeton University (present owner); Mott B. Schmidt (architect, 1938); and John Charles Smith (landscape architect).
- Architect
- Schmidt, Mott B., 1889-1977
- Former owner
- Dillon, C. Douglas (Clarence Douglas), 1909-
- Landscape architect
- Smith, John Charles
- Collection Creator
- Adams, Molly, 1918-2003
- Place
- Dunwalke East (Bedminster, New Jersey)
- Topic
- Gardens -- New Jersey -- Bedminster
- Architect
- Schmidt, Mott B., 1889-1977
- Former owner
- Dillon, C. Douglas (Clarence Douglas), 1909-
- Landscape architect
- Smith, John Charles
- See more items in
- Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
- Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey
- Archival Repository
- Archives of American Gardens
- Identifier
- AAG.ADM, File NJ137
- Type
- Archival materials
- Collection Citation
- Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
- 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.
- Scope and Contents
- The folders include an information sheet and Sotheby's realty pamphlet.
- 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.
- Record ID
- ebl-1562717420525-1562717421135-0
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