Object Details
- General
- The home of Gustav H. and Jane Crowley Koven was photographed twice by Molly Adams: once before 1976 and again in 1985. Nelva M. Weber's design for the property featured a tree-lined driveway leading to house, which was slightly elevated from the driveway level and set off by a brick wall and stairs. By 1985 two garden areas had been developed adjacent to an in-ground swimming pool, one for flowers and the other for vegetables. Surrounding woods contrasted with the openness of the grounds around the house.
- Persons associated with the garden include Nelva M. Weber (landscape architect, ca. 1970-1975); and Gustav H. and Jane Crowley Koven (former owners, ca. 1960-2005).
- Landscape architect
- Weber, Nelva M.
- Former owner
- Koven, Gustav H., d. 1990
- Koven, Jane Crowley, d. 2005
- Collection Creator
- Adams, Molly, 1918-2003
- Place
- Koven Garden (New Vernon, New Jersey)
- United States of America -- New Jersey -- Morris County -- New Vernon
- Topic
- Gardens -- New Jersey -- New Vernon
- Landscape architect
- Weber, Nelva M.
- Former owner
- Koven, Gustav H., d. 1990
- Koven, Jane Crowley, d. 2005
- See more items in
- Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
- Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey
- Archival Repository
- Archives of American Gardens
- Identifier
- AAG.ADM, File NJ437
- Type
- Archival materials
- Collection Citation
- Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden 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.
- Bibliography
- Garden has been featured in Nelva M. Weber, How to Plan Your Own Home Landscape (Indianapolis and New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1976), p. 69.
- Scope and Contents
- The folder includes worksheets and other information.
- 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-1562717420525-1562717421264-0
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