Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Architectural Sketch: Palm House potting shed 1894 |
Object ID |
2007.1.1 |
Object Name |
Drawing, Architectural |
Scope & Content |
Sketch of potting shed attached to the Palm House and handwritten note re: roof styles of Palm House, dated 8/4/1894. Notes: Palm House with chrysanthmum house and potting shed wings was constructed by Hitchings & Co in 1894. It was damaged by fire in 1894 and rebuilt. In 1942 it was demolished due to structural deterioriation. The Sinkler collection of orchids, bromeliads and anthuriums was transferred to the UPenn greenhouse. |
Date |
1894 |
People |
Morris, John Thompson |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Internal number |
2017-06-06 |
Catalog type |
Archive |
Estate FA number |
E-I-B-2e. Garden Features |