[Garden of] Charles F. Gillette ... second year

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Source:: Library of Virginia
Collection:: Gillette Collection
Date:: 192-
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 brick wall, garden path, and flower beds running the length of one side of the back yard. Photograph 143 shows this area of the garden as it probably appeared during the first year. 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 9 cm.
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