Wellsville -- Elizabeth Bradley Holbook Garden

Object Details

General: "This garden is unusual in several respects. It is not one but several gardens--a formal English garden, a terraced garden, a rock garden, a wildflower garden, a rose garden, cutting garden, kitchen garden, orchard and meadow. The design and workmanship of the terraces, the use of local fieldstone and ornamental wrought iron railings to sculpt the natural slope of the land into a variety of outdoor spaces and vistas is most unusual, as is the profusion of lilacs throughout. It is a sanctuary for birds and wildlife."; Persons associated with the property include: Harry and Myrtle Bradley (former owners, 1900-1955); Elizabeth Bradley Holbrook (Mrs. George W.) (former owner, 1955-1992); and Eric J. Reaves (landscape designer, 1922-1923).

Place: Elizabeth Bradley Holbrook Garden (Wellsville, New York); United States of America -- New York -- Allegany County -- Wellsville

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

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.

Custodial History: The Garden Club of Hartford facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation.

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: aag@si.edu.

Scope and Contents: The folders include a garden design and narrative history, as well as a description and worksheets.

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.

Related Materials: Elizabeth Bradley Holbook Garden related holdings consist of 2 folders (42 35 mm. slides)