Atlanta -- Blank Garden

Object Details

sova.aag.gca_ref23122
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb658582541-093c-4518-9542-e5af0937d7b8
General
"A total landscape design/build concept aimed at providing a peaceful sanctuary of natural beauty; a secure, yet warmly welcoming environment. Blending a variety of design elements into a harmoniously balanced relationship, the project embraces bluestone walkways, wrought iron gates and arbors; koi ponds, streams and a man-made lake; plus extensive plant life creating interplay of lush forests with colorful gardens."
"Awards: Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA), Grand Award for Residential, 1996; Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA), Grand Award for Residential, 1996; Metro Atlanta Lawn and Turf Association, Residential, Best of the Best, 1996; Georgia Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects, Honor Award, 1997."
Persons associated with the property include:: Thomas Gregory Arnold (landscape architect); William C. Lincicome (landscape architect, Director of Design Department); Tyson Boutcher (landscape architect, Conceptual Master Plan); Carol Hooks, (Director of Floriculture); Maria White (Floriculture manager); John Hooks (horticulturist); Dwane Rogers (landscape installation); Norman Askins (architect for house renovation); Tom Baynard and Company (masonry contractor); Allgood Outdoors (Builder of Koi ponds, streams); Chuck Jones (Koi filtration and pump design and install); Larry Browder (structural engineer).
Former owner
Fuqua, Rex
Landscape architect
Arnold, Thomas Gregory
Lincicome, William C.
Boutcher, Tyson
Horticulturist
Hooks, John D.
Architect
Askins, Norman
Engineer
Brower, Larry
Collection Creator
Garden Club of America
Place
Blank Garden (Atlanta, Georgia)
United States of America -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Topic
Gardens -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Former owner
Fuqua, Rex
Landscape architect
Arnold, Thomas Gregory
Lincicome, William C.
Boutcher, Tyson
Horticulturist
Hooks, John D.
Architect
Askins, Norman
Engineer
Brower, Larry
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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.
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.GCA, File GA162
Type
Archival materials
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 Landscape Architect, January, 1997. Garden has been featured in Water Gardening, September, 1996. Garden has been featured in Style, October/November 1996.
Scope and Contents
The folder includes plan, drawings, articles, plant lists, information sheet and garden description sheet done by Greg Arnold.
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
Blank Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (21 35 mm. slides)
AAG.GCA_ref23122
Large EAD
AAG.GCA
AAG
Record ID
ebl-1643208220039-1643210178730-0
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