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Villa Turicum

Date: 
Description: A view of the cut flower vegetable garden at Villa Turicum.
Postcard

J.V. Farwell, Jr. Home

Date: 
Description: Outdoor view of the residence of Mr. J.V. Farwell, Jr. A curved drive is leading up to the house, which is surrounded by trees and shrubs. Caption reads: "...
Drawing

Arrangement and Planting Design for Sycamore, Illinois

Date: 1915
Description: Drawings and blueprints of the arrangement and planting design of a small town.
Photograph

Landscaping at Gas Station

Date: 08 1930
Description: View from road of the landscaping in front of a Texaco gas station located on 83rd and Stoney Island.
Photograph

Landscaping Near House

Date: 06 1926
Description: Perennials and evergreens planted on the lawn of a brick home. Ivy is growing up the exterior walls of the house.
Map or Atlas

Topographical Survey of McCormick Property at Lake Forest

Date: 04 22 1915
Description: Topographical survey of a McCormick family property in Lake Forest, Illinois. The survey was completed for Anita McCormick [Mrs. Emmons] Blaine. The survey...
Photograph

Elevated View of Clark Street

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view north along Clark Street with pedestrians, street cars, trucks and automobiles. Lincoln Park is on the right; the Belden Stratford Hotel is o...
Photograph

Farm Entrance

Date: 05 1925
Description: View from road of front entrance of the Speedwell Farm. Original caption reads: "Desirable farm entrance -- neat and reasonably constructed. Also showing t...
Photograph

Danville Schoolhouse

Date: 05 1925
Description: View across road of the front facade of a rural schoolhouse. A small dog is lying on the entrance's front steps, and the sign above reads: "Liberty School ...
Photograph

School Grounds and School

Date: 05 1925
Description: School building and its grounds, including trees and swing sets.
Photograph

Backyard Garden of Farmhouse

Date: 05 1925
Description: Backyard garden and fence of farmhouse.
Photograph

Front Yard Landscaping of a House

Date: 06 1931
Description: Front yard landscaping of house in a residential neighborhood. Original caption reads: "Home of Mock Jr., 15 S. Commonwealth Ave., 2nd prize winner in 'Tri...
Photograph

Landscaping around Public Library

Date: 08 1930
Description: View from sidewalk of the landscaping outside a public library in St. Charles, Illinois.
Photograph

Man Sitting at Residental Rock and Water Feature

Date: 06 1931
Description: L.A. Hawkins is sitting at a rock and water garden feature at the home of C. Mock Jr., 15 S. Commonwealth Avenue.
Photograph

Home Garden

Date: 06 1931
Description: Home garden in a residential neighborhood. Landscaping includes iris and peonies in borders along a driveway, and an arched trellis near the backyard. Orig...
Photograph

Landscaping in Residential Neighborhood

Date: 09 1928
Description: Backyard landscaping, including a decorative fence, in a residential neighborhood demonstrates its extensive planning and upkeep.
Photograph

Intricate and Large Residental Garden

Date: 07 1927
Description: View of intricate home garden of L.B. Olmstead, demonstrating extensive planning and upkeep.
Photograph

Landscaping of Legge Memorial Cottage

Date: 1926
Description: Exterior of cottage and garden landscaping on the Katherine Legge Memorial Farm.
Photograph

Landscape Garden with Bird Bath

Date: 06 1931
Description: Landscaping near side door of residence with roses, ivy arch trellis, and bird bath.
Photograph

Front Yard Landscaping

Date: 06 1931
Description: Front yard landscaping for the house of Harold Rahow, 712 N. Grove Avenue, including shrubbery and trees.

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