"Yards and Gardens of Old Litchfield", circa 1923 April 22-Nov 16
Scope and Contents
Story of Amelia Ogden [at end]. First Installment of the Paper read by Miss Esther Thompson before the Women's Forum between April 22ndand November 16, 1923.
Described as "glimpses of quaint figures of former generations softened by the lovely flowers from long ago." Discusses history of plants in America and in the Litchfield area, as well as various names falling out ofuse.
People and/or their gardens discussed are: Mrs. William Curtis Noyes at theTallmadge House, Hubbards, Elias and Miss Clara Bissel, Polly Hungerford, Parmelee House, Harry Bissel, Miss Caroline Parmelee,Dr. Alanson Abbe, Mrs. William H. Sanford, Wolcott, Bronson House, Beckwith House, Miss Delia Seymour, Woodruff, Reeve House, Amelia Ogden.
Dates
- Other: circa 1923 April 22-Nov 16
Creator
- From the Collection: Thompson, Esther H., 1853-1929 (Person)
- From the Collection: Thompson, George William, 1816-1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Beecher, Catharine Esther, 1800-1878 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 1-5 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
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