Far Hills -- Winston Garden

Object Details

General: With design work by Nelva M. Weber, this site featured the use of concrete block as the material in a retaining wall and another wall separating a service area from adjacent parts of the house and garden. The site was surrounded by woods and featured typical foundation planting as well as a grassy area off the living room accented by birch trees.; Persons associated with the garden include Nelva M. Weber (landscape architect, ca. 1960-1976) and John Winston (former owner, ca. 1960-1976).

Place: Winston Garden (Far Hills, New Jersey); United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Far Hills

See more items in: Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.; Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

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/New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1976), pp. 81 and 206.

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.

Related Materials: Winston Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (1 photographic print; 5 contact prints; 10 safety film negatives)