Gardens and Gardening

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Title: Gardens and Gardening
Photographer: Unknown
Subject Headings: Buildings - Dwellings - Housing, Single Family, Manners and Customs - Recreation - Outdoor Recreation,
Condition: Good
Description: Vivian's Garden [Unfortunately a black and white photo of a spectacular garden belonging to Johnson Vivian at 240 Pewabic Street in Laurium. Please see comment section for more details.]
Source of Description: Johnson Vivian Collection [Cataloger]
Institution: Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
Donor: Charles Stetter
Date of Photo: undated
Medium: still image
Color: black and white
Size: 9.1 cm x 15 cm
Polarity: Negative
Image No: ACC06-053A-2006-12-21-01
Collection Name: Johnson Vivian Collection
Terms of Use: Rights to reproduce and distribute this image may be restricted. Contact the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections for further information.
User Comments:
• Johnson Vivian, Jr. was very interested in gardening and he hired a gardner in addition, to maintain the grounds. The garden contained a large sandstone sun dial in the center and beds radiating from it all outlined by rocks. A rose arbor was constructed of piping covered with chicken wire on which roses climbed. The arbor was over a side door from the garage, which opened onto the garden. Vines covered portions of the front porch to screen members of the family, who might be sitting there from public view. The conservatory on the Third Street side was also covered in vines which made it more attractive. The lawns were all carefully manicured to compliment the beautiful gardens. People would drive out from Houghton on a Sunday, just to see the garden. [Information taken from the Johnson Vivian collection donated by Charles Stetter. Mr. Vivian owned the mansion located at 240 Pewabic Street in Laurium, which still stands today.]
3/31/2010 12:45:14 PM by Christine Holland, Archives