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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![M. Dunn -- [Gramercy Farm]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/42065/4/thumbnail.webp)
M. Dunn -- [Gramercy Farm]
19--?
Gramercy Farm in Hot Springs, Virginia, was owned by McKee Dunn beginning in 1932 (?). McKee's father, Lanier Dunn, purchased the property in 1882. T…
![[The Gillettes' dog on the brick steps at Fox Farm, Grove Avenue]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/42066/4/thumbnail.webp)
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum the court, chrysa…
1949
Handwritten on back of photograph: "5/24/49. For Mr. Charles F. Gillette. Carey [sic] St., Richmond, Va. From [?], Atlanta, Ga." 1 photograph : b&w ;…
Meadowbrook Manor, Richmond, Virginia, home of Mr…
1934
View of pool, walks, and grounds from patio. 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 19 cm.
![Gov[ernors] Mans[ion]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41247/1/thumbnail.webp)
Gov[ernors] Mans[ion]
1954?
Handwritten on verso of photograph: "Gov Mans."; Photograph of Virginia Executive Mansion, Richmond, Virginia. Gillette was hired by Virginia Governo…
![Gov[ernors] Mans[ion]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41248/1/thumbnail.webp)
Gov[ernors] Mans[ion]
1954?
Handwritten on verso of photograph: "Gov Mans." Verso also includes sketch.; Photograph of grounds of Virginia Executive Mansion, Richmond, Virginia.…
![[Ellen Gillette holding dog at Fox Farm, Grove Avenue]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41249/1/thumbnail.webp)
![[Inisfad, home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Brady]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41267/4/thumbnail.webp)
[Inisfad, home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Brady]
19--?
View of driveway, lawn, and front of house.; Inisfad (called Inisfada in Genius in the Garden) was an imposing Tudor residence located on 160 acres b…
![[Inisfad, home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Brady]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41270/3/thumbnail.webp)
[Inisfad, home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Brady]
19--?
View of driveway, lawn, and front of house.; Inisfad (called Inisfada in Genius in the Garden) was an imposing Tudor residence located on 160 acres b…
Residence of Charles F. Gillette, landscape archi…
19--
Fox Farm, located at 2221 Grove Avenue in the Fan District, was purchased by the Gillettes on August 15, 1923. Gillette removed the Victorian porch a…
Former residence of Charles F. Gillette, landscap…
19--
Fox Farm, located at 2221 Grove Avenue in the Fan District, was purchased by the Gillettes on August 15, 1923. Gillette removed the Victorian porch a…
![[Gillette's garden at Snug Harbor, 105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41278/3/thumbnail.webp)
Back yard garden of Charles Gillette, Richmond, V…
19--
Fox Farm, located at 2221 Grove Avenue in the Fan District, was purchased by the Gillettes on August 15, 1923. Gillette removed the Victorian porch a…
![[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41285/3/thumbnail.webp)
[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]
19--
Fox Farm, located at 2221 Grove Avenue in the Fan District, was purchased by the Gillettes on August 15, 1923. Gillette removed the Victorian porch a…
![[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41289/4/thumbnail.webp)
[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]
19--
Fox Farm, located at 2221 Grove Avenue in the Fan District, was purchased by the Gillettes on August 15, 1923. Gillette removed the Victorian porch a…
![Thomas Jeffress, [view of Meadowbrook Manor]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41296/3/thumbnail.webp)
Thomas Jeffress, [view of Meadowbrook Manor]
1934?
Handwritten on photograph: "Bagby."; View of circular drive. 1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 30 cm.
![[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41301/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]
19--
Fox Farm, located at 2221 Grove Avenue in the Fan District, was purchased by the Gillettes on August 15, 1923. Gillette removed the Victorian porch a…
![[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41315/2/thumbnail.webp)
[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]
19--
Fox Farm, located at 2221 Grove Avenue in the Fan District, was purchased by the Gillettes on August 15, 1923. Gillette removed the Victorian porch a…
![[105 East Cary Street -- back of house, gardens, and walk]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41322/2/thumbnail.webp)
[105 East Cary Street -- back of house, gardens, …
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/41325/3/thumbnail.webp)
[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…
![[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41328/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Fox Farm, 2221 Grove Avenue -- exterior view]
19--
Fox Farm, located at 2221 Grove Avenue in the Fan District, was purchased by the Gillettes on August 15, 1923. Gillette removed the Victorian porch a…
![[Ellen Gillette in the garden at Snug Harbor, 105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41329/3/thumbnail.webp)
![[Ellen Gillette in the garden at Snug Harbor, 105 East Cary Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/41331/3/thumbnail.webp)
Lochiel
19--?
Handwritten on verso of photograph: "Lochiel. Zinn."; Photograph of Lochiel, Orange County, Virginia, estate of Flora Cameron Zinn. Gillette complete…