Maps and architectural plans, 1910-1984.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Maps and architectural plans, 1910-1984.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155452164

Maps illustrating organization of plants in all the various gardens and the Conservatory. Maps may show architectural details, paths as well as actual location of plants. The maps are of various forms, including grids, and show herbaceous beds, woody plants, trees, Rock Garden, Local Floral Section, Herb Garden, lilacs, Fragrance and Shakespeare Gardens, Children's Garden, perennial border, Systematic Section, and willows. Other sections of the Garden illustrated include the grounds, iris, White Memorial, rhododendrons, Osborne, Cranford Rose Garden, wildflower, Japanese, and Clark Garden on Long Island. Also includes plans for yews and rearrangement of lilacs. Architectural drawings include original plans for entire Garden drawn up by Olmsted Brothers, ca. 1911; Laboratory (now Administration) Building, and Conservatory designed by McKim, Mead & White, 1915; original irrigation system and proposals for rehabilitation. In addition, includes architectural drawings and plans for Conservatory renovation and addition of new greenhouses, 1977-1984.

38 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6872010

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

Related Entities

There are 4 Entities related to this resource.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Horticulture Dept.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6355vms (corporateBody)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69s62pm (corporateBody)

The idea of Forsythia Day was spurred by Mrs. Edward C. Blum to plant forsythias to enhance the beauty of Brooklyn. Brooklyn Borough president Cashmore proclaimed forsythia the official flower of Brooklyn in 1940. Forsythia Day is celebrated in April when the flowers blossom. From the description of Forsythia Day collection, 1940-1980, 1940-1957 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155451985 Teatown Lake Reservation and Kitchawan Field Station were outreach stations of Broo...

McKim, Mead & White

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66h8fbr (corporateBody)

At the time of this project the address of McKim, Mead & White was given as 160 Fifth Ave. (New York, N.Y.). From the description of Prospect Park, entrance shelters at Plaza entrance, [Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.] [graphic] : [detail drawing of dome in section and plan] / McKim, Mead & White, architects. Aug.24, 1895. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 78960919 Architectural company. From the description of Photographs, [ca. ...

Olmsted Brothers

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6md2qnh (corporateBody)

The Olmsted Brothers firm was formed in 1898 by John Charles Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. These two stepbrothers were the son and stepson of Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., an early American landscape architect and designer of New York's Central Park. The Olmsted Brothers completed numerous large projects, including comprehensive park systems, universities, exposition grounds, libraries, hospitals, and state capitols. The two stepbrothers were also among the founding members of the America...