Pound Ridge -- Straus House

Object Details

General: This site in a wooded setting features extensive use of stonework and shade plants. It was designed by James Fanning, while the house was the work of architect Edward Larrabee Barnes.; Persons associated with the garden include: James Fanning (landscape designer) and Edward Larrabee Barnes (architect).

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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 John R. Rebhan, "How to Carpet Your Garden," Popular Gardening (July 1960), pp. 34-35. Garden has been featured in "Round in Round," Flower Grower-The Home Garden Magazine, vol. 49, no. 8 (August 1962), p. 30. Garden has been featured in Edward Larrabee Barnes Architect (New York: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 1994), pp. 28-33.

Scope and Contents: The folder includes worksheets and photocopies of magazine articles with images of the garden and of the garden plan.

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.