Gillette Collection
from Library of Virginia
Photographs from the Charles F. Gillette Papers, 1918-1969 (Accession 34472), depicting Virginia houses, estates, gardens, and other private and corporate landscape projects designed by landscape architect Charles Freeman Gillette (1886-1969).
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Elly
1953?
Elly, Woodberry Forest, Virginia, owned by Arthur Latham, customer of Gillette in May 1955.; Postcard, yellow background, with two black and white ph…
![[Model of Davidson College]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41806/4/thumbnail.webp)
[Model of Davidson College]
19--
Gillette served as the landscape architectural consultant for Davidson College from 1945 until his retirement. 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm.
![[Pink azaleas and tulips in garden at 105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41807/3/thumbnail.webp)
[Pink azaleas and tulips in garden at 105 East Ca…
19--
The Gillettes converted 105 East Cary Street into a combination office and residence in 1944. They called their residence "Snug Harbor". Bricks used …
![[Metal grill work on gate in Puerto Rico?]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41809/4/thumbnail.webp)
York Hall
1924
The Nelson House, purchased in 1914 by Captain George Preston Blow, formed the nucleus of York Hall estate. View of front of house. 1 photograph : b&…
![[Davidson College]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41812/3/thumbnail.webp)
[Davidson College]
1960
Aerial view.; Gillette served as the landscape architectural consultant for Davidson College from 1945 until his retirement. 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 …
Elly, Virginia Christmas, 1951.
1951
Elly, Woodberry Forest, Virginia, owned by Arthur Latham, customer of Gillette in May 1955. Christmas card with etching of Elly. 1 greeting card : b&…
![[Garden at 105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41817/4/thumbnail.webp)
[Garden at 105 East Cary Street]
19--
The Gillettes converted 105 East Cary Street into a combination office and residence in 1944. They called their residence "Snug Harbor". 1 slide : co…
![[Elly]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41818/4/thumbnail.webp)
[Elly]
19--?
Elly, Woodberry Forest, Virginia, owned by Arthur Latham, customer of Gillette in May 1955. Postcard with painting of Elly. 1 postcard : b&w ; 10 x 1…
Miniborya farm
1935
Handwritten on photograph: "Bagby."; Miniborya, Chesterfield County, Virginia, family retreat of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Parrish. View of garden. 1 pho…
![[Metal grill work on doorway in unidentified building in Puerto Rico?]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41822/4/thumbnail.webp)
York Hall
19--?
The Nelson House, purchased in 1914 by Captain George Preston Blow, formed the nucleus of York Hall estate. View of garden walk. 1 photograph : b&w ;…
![[Metal grill work on doorway in unidentified building in Puerto Rico?]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41826/4/thumbnail.webp)
![[Building]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41827/3/thumbnail.webp)
[Building]
1955?
Photograph of unidentified building. From file for Elly, Woodberry Forest, Virginia, owned by Arthur Latham, customer of Gillette in May 1955. 1 phot…
![[105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41828/4/thumbnail.webp)
[105 East Cary Street]
19--?
Greek Revival building built in 1838. Purchased by Gillette in 1932 or 1933 and renovated as an office building. Working from plans drawn by architec…
Dancing girl
19--?
Handwritten on back of photograph: "Carved stone figure 'Dancing girl,' on pedestal, antique. Total height, 87 inches. Height of figure only, 54 inch…
![[Patio at 105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41831/4/thumbnail.webp)
[Patio at 105 East Cary Street]
19--
The Gillettes converted 105 East Cary Street into a combination office and residence in 1944. They called their residence "Snug Harbor". Bricks used …
![[105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41832/4/thumbnail.webp)
[105 East Cary Street]
19--?
Greek Revival building built in 1838. Purchased by Gillette in 1932 or 1933 and renovated as an office building. Working from plans drawn by architec…
The Garden of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Blow -- "The…
19--?
The Nelson House, purchased in 1914 by Captain George Preston Blow, formed the nucleus of York Hall estate. View of garden terraces. 1 photograph : c…
Minneborya
1935?
Handwritten on photograph: "Bagby."; Miniborya, Chesterfield County, Virginia, family retreat of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Parrish. View of house and poo…
105 East Cary Street
19--?
Greek Revival building built in 1838. Purchased by Gillette in 1932 or 1933 and renovated as an office building. Working from plans drawn by architec…