Garden of Charles F. Gillette ... first year

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Coordinates 37.552535, -77.468029

Direction 203° (S)

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Source:: Library of Virginia
Collection:: Gillette Collection
Date:: 1923
Region:: Richmond, Virginia
(inherited from collection)
Description:: Fox Farm, located at 2221 Grove Avenue in the Fan District, was purchased by the Gillettes on August 15, 1923. Bricks from the original kitchen were used to build high walls that enclosed a long back yard running down to an alley. There was also a walled-in patio to one side. Wide flower beds were planted on either side of a path which extended the length of the yard.; Photograph of garden before walls were built. Walk and flower beds are laid out. Photographs 147, 151, and 171 show this area of the garden as it appeared in later years. 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 15 cm.
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