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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![[Patio at 105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41838/4/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 …
Diana
19--?
Handwritten on back of photograph: "Carved stone figure 'Diana,' on pedestal, antique. Total height, 87 inches. Height of figure only, 54 inches. $45…
Residence of Charles F. Gillette
19--
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 …
XIIIth century house, Prior's Manse Tea House, Br…
19--?
Postcard in file for Elly, Woodberry Forest, Virginia, owned by Arthur Latham, customer of Gillette in May 1955. Photograph of house.; Handwritten on…
![[Metal grill work on doorway in unidentified building in Puerto Rico?]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41842/4/thumbnail.webp)
![[Ellen C. Gillette]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41843/4/thumbnail.webp)
[Ellen C. Gillette]
1884?
Handwritten on verso of photograph: "4 years old."; Portrait photograph of Ellen C. Gillette. 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11 cm.
![[105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41844/4/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…
![[House]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41845/3/thumbnail.webp)
[House]
19--?
From file for Elly, Woodberry Forest, Virginia, owned by Arthur Latham, customer of Gillette in May 1955. Photograph of unidentified house. 1 photogr…
Minneborya
1935?
Handwritten on photograph: "Bagby."; Miniborya, Chesterfield County, Virginia, family retreat of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Parrish. View of garden and ho…
![[House]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41848/4/thumbnail.webp)
[House]
19--?
From file for Elly, Woodberry Forest, Virginia, owned by Arthur Latham, customer of Gillette in May 1955. Photograph of unidentified house. 1 photogr…
![[Metal grill work on doorway in unidentified building in Puerto Rico?]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41849/4/thumbnail.webp)
![[House]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41852/3/thumbnail.webp)
[House]
19--?
From file for Elly, Woodberry Forest, Virginia, owned by Arthur Latham, customer of Gillette in May 1955. Photograph of unidentified house. 1 photogr…
![[Garden walk at York Hall estate]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41853/3/thumbnail.webp)
[Garden walk at York Hall estate]
19--?
The Nelson House, purchased in 1914 by Captain George Preston Blow, formed the nucleus of York Hall estate. 1 photograph : col. ; 25 x 30 cm.
Meadowbrook Manor, Richmond, Va.
1934
Typed on back of photograph: "Meadowbrook Manor, Richmond, Va. Home of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jeffress. 1934. Charles F. Gillette, landscape architect. Pu…
Former residence of Charles F. Gillette
19--
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 …
Meadowbrook Manor, Richmond, Va.
1934
Typed on back of photograph: "Meadowbrook Manor, Richmond, Va. Home of Mr. & Mrs. Thos. F. [i.e. Robert] Jeffress. Charles F. Gillette, landscape arc…
Minneborya
1935?
Handwritten on photograph: "Bagby."; Miniborya, Chesterfield County, Virginia, family retreat of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Parrish. View of garden. 1 pho…
![[105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41861/3/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…
Meadowbrook Manor, Richmond, Va.
1934
Typed on back of photograph: "Meadowbrook Manor, Richmond, Va. Home of Mr. & Mrs. Thos. F. [i.e. Robert] Jeffress. Charles F. Gillette, landscape arc…
Former residence of Charles F. Gillette
19--
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 …
![[105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41865/3/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…
![[Ellen C. Gillette]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41866/3/thumbnail.webp)
[Ellen C. Gillette]
18--?
Portrait photograph of Ellen C. Gillette as a child. 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11 cm.
![[House on York Hall estate]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41867/4/thumbnail.webp)