Summit -- Thomas Garden, The

Object Details

Varying Form: Jackson Garden, formerly known as.
General: Established in 1920, this 1.4-acre garden complements a 1918 Colonial Revival house that was renovated and expanded in the 1990s. Although part of the garden remains in its original form, some of it has been changed to accommodate the new footprint of the house. Fieldstone and brick masonry retaining walls encircle a rear patio, a shade garden, and a parterre garden. While sun-loving perennials and flowering trees provide seasonal interest and color, shade perennials dominate the site. Lawn areas are sheltered by a backdrop of broadleaf evergreens, particularly rosebay and hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurel. Towering overhead, offering their canopy of shade, are majestic oaks and one outstanding Amur cork tree. All the garden spaces possess an individual character and when combined provide a pleasing setting for the home.; Persons associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Jackson (former owners, 1920-1967); Mr. and Mrs. Radford Lovett (former owners, 1967-1979); and John Charles Smith (landscape architect, 1996).

Former owner: Jackson, Frederick; Jackson, Frederick, Mrs.; Lovett, Radford Mr. Mrs.
Landscape architect: Smith, John Charles
Provenance: The Summit Garden Club
Collection Creator: Garden Club of America

Place: The Thomas Garden (Summit, New Jersey); United States of America -- New Jersey -- Union County -- Summit

Former owner: Jackson, Frederick; Jackson, Frederick, Mrs.; Lovett, Radford Mr. Mrs.
Landscape architect: Smith, John Charles

See more items in: The Garden Club of America collection; The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / New Jersey

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.

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America 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: [email protected].

Scope and Contents: The folder includes a worksheet, garden plans, and a narrative description of the garden.

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: [email protected].

Related Materials: Thomas Garden related holdings consist of 2 folders (21 35 mm. slides; 1 lantern slide)