Rye -- Hunter Garden
Object Details
- General
- Before and after images document this multi-faceted design and installation project dating between about 1956 and 1960. One part of Lois W. Poinier's work involved creation of three levels of grass terracing with a stone retaining wall and stairs. Providing a space for outdoor living, the terraces were accented by azaleas and included one of Poinier's signature fountains. A more significant reshaping of the site resulted in the construction of a swimming pool carved into the hillside. Additional retaining walls and dramatic stone stairs were constructed and the remaining hillside above the pool was planted with naturalized daffodils and shrubs. Utilizing a natural rock outcropping near the pool as a backdrop Poinier created yet another garden area of low plantings, lawn, and a sculpture of a childlike Diana with bow and arrow and squirrel. One image shows the front of the house in spring.
- Persons associated with the garden include: Lois W. Poinier (garden designer, circa 1956-1960) and Mrs. William Hunter (former owner).
- Garden designer
- Poinier, Lois W.
- Collection Garden designer
- Poinier, Lois W.
- Wodell, Helen Page
- Cottrell, Lois Page
- Place
- United States of America -- New York -- Westchester County -- Rye
- Topic
- Gardens -- New York -- Rye
- Swimming pools
- Terraces
- Hillsides
- Construction sites
- Azaleas
- Lawns
- Fountains
- Garden designer
- Poinier, Lois W.
- See more items in
- Lois W. Poinier slide collection
- Lois W. Poinier slide collection / Series 1: Design work / 1.5: New York
- Archival Repository
- Archives of American Gardens
- Identifier
- AAG.PNR, File NY799
- Type
- Archival materials
- Collection Citation
- Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Lois W. Poinier slide 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.
- 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-1521745806903-1521745807027-2
- Metadata Usage
- CC0
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