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Garden houses

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Note: Octagonal structures at the west end of the upper/lower gardens. Lower garden one was previously identified as the Seed House, or as Tool House; the upper garden one as the School Room (cf. 1912 and 1960 Handbooks).
Use for: School Room, Schoolhouse, Seed Houses, Tool House
Broader term: Outbuildings

Found in 114 Collections and/or Records:

BW-2426 - North Garden House, 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2426 ; C-2426
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2427 - Flower Garden, 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2427 ; C-2427
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2585 - Lower Garden

 Item — Box 1 (5x7)
Identifier: BW-2585 ; C-2585
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1933 - 2005
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2610 - Garden House

 Item — Box 2 (5x7), Object: MISSING, Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2610 ; C-2610
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1933 - 2005
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (5x7)

BW-3658 - Garden house interior, formerly called the school house , June 1954

 Item — Box 11 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-3658
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: June 1954
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 11 (4x5)

BW-4081 -Lower Garden, view towards west , March 1958

 Item — Box 13 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-4081
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: March 1958
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 13 (4x5)

BW-4096 - Upper Garden , March 1958

 Item — Box 13 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-4096
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: March 1958
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 13 (4x5)

BW-4255/A-D - Lower Garden - views looking west , June 22, 1958

 Item — Box 13 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-4255
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: June 22, 1958
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 13 (4x5)

BW-4262/A-D - Planting bulbs in the Upper Garden, November 1957

 Item — Box 13 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-4262
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: November 1957
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 13 (4x5)

BW-4298/A-F - Views of Upper Garden and Greenhouse , April 1959

 Item — Box 3 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-4298
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: April 1959
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (5x7)

BW-4313/A-C - Architectural plans - Octagons [Necessaries and Garden Houses] , March 1959

 Item — Box 3 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-4313
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: March 1959
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (5x7)

BW-4502/A-C - School House [Garden House] , June 1961

 Item — Box 3 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-4502
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: June 1961
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (5x7)

BW-4537 - Garden house in Lower Garden , September 1961

 Item — Box 3 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-4537
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: September 1961
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (5x7)

BW-5142/A-D - North Lane - Salt House exterior , December 1966

 Item — Box 4 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-5142
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: December 1966
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 4 (5x7)

BW-2693/1-3 - Kitchen [Lower] Garden - Seed House , June 1948

 Item — Box 9 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2693
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: June 1948
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 9 (4x5)

End of Garden Near School Room

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: PG-1217/18
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1850-2010
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

English Ivy on Garden Wall , May 20, 1931

 Item — Box 21: Series HPC - Box 21
Identifier: BW-824
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: May 20, 1931
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 21 - Estate Grounds / Walks, Roads and Lanes

Fallen Honey Locust Near North Garden House , March 7, 1932

 Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2091 ; Photo-6553c ; BW-443
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: March 7, 1932
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 19 - Estate Grounds / Trees and Shrubs

Flower Garden

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1966 ; Photo-6429a
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1850-2010
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden, 1937

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1953 ; Photo-6416i ; J-1652
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden, 1884-1894

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1964 ; Photo-6427
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: 1884-1894
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden, May 20, 1931

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-1984 ; Photo-6447 ; BW-847a
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: May 20, 1931
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden, April 1932

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1894 ; Photo-6357d ; BW-394
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: April 1932
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden, November 1933

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: PG-1217/18 ; BW-336c
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Majority of material found within November 1933
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden, May 5, 1931

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1910 ; Photo-6373 ; BW-847
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: May 5, 1931
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden, May 12, 1940

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1915 ; Photo-6378ii ; BW-1853
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: May 12, 1940
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden, May 13, 1940

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1916 ; Photo-6378iii ; BW-1853
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: May 13, 1940
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden, May 5, 1940

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1918 ; Photo-6381 ; BW-1853a
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: May 5, 1940
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden and School House , 1937

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1926 ; Photo-6389 ; J-1627
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Flower Garden and School House, 1937

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1953 ; Photo-6416iv ; J-1616
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden
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