Omaha -- Simonds Garden

Object Details

General: A classical garden intended for relaxing and entertaining, inspired and supplied with garden ornaments by the designer's European travels. The garden is along the east and north sides of the house. Lattice work is a unifying design element, linking various areas of the garden. A 55 foot pool runs the length of the house, flanked on the north and south by antique lead swan fountains. To the north, sits a garden house overlooking the pool. On the east, west axis a fountain sits opposite the house's front entry.; Person(s) associated with the property and garden include: Francis Simonds, Jr. (Garden designer, 1984).

Place: Simonds Garden (Omaha, Nebraska); United States of America -- Nebraska -- Douglas County -- Omaha

See more items in: The Garden Club of America collection; The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / Nebraska

Sponsor: A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Custodial History: The Loveland Garden Club facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation.

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America 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 Sunday World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska, June 12, 1994, 1F-2F.

Scope and Contents: The folder includes a worksheet, site plans, script from slide presentation, garden features, a plant list and newspaper articles.

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: Simonds Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (13 35 mm. slides)