Medford -- Lewis W. Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve at Medford Leas

Object Details

General: A retirement community, the property of 160 acres features landscaped gardens, wildflower areas, meadows, recreational areas, natural woodlands, wetlands and a creek. The gardens are connected by wandering paths or formal walks. The courtyard garden contains water features, seating areas, and walkways.; Persons and firms associated with the property include: Medford Leas (owner, 1972-present); Kneedler, Mirick, Zantzinger, Pearson, Iwonen (landscape architects); and Lewis W. Barton with assistance of the Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania (landscape design).

Place: Lewis W. Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve at Medford Leas (Medford, New Jersey); United States of America -- New Jersey -- Burlington County -- Medford

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Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

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Related Materials: Lewis W. Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve at Medford Leas related holdings consist of 1 folder (5 35 mm. slides)