HISTORIC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

"The pergola catches the attention of most visitors. This formal, almost Palladian, wooden

structure has two main open gable roofs, supported on wood posts, with a wooden arch under the

open gable. Open pergola areas with open beams flank the gables. Another wooden arch links

the two gables and frames a picket gate with open circle top. Historic photos show awnings

suspended from the fronts of the gables for shade. The rear “wall” of the structure is closed off

by square grid lattice work.

 

The landscape retains many significant aspects of its organizational structure, as well as

plantings such as the trees. The current owners have gradually recovered lost landscape elements,

and are restoring removed items. For example, Martin installed tall, polygonal sided light

fixtures on the grounds; several of these have been restored and installed. Lights, a working

fountain, and removal of overgrowth from stone landscape features adds significantly to the

integrity of feeling of the landscape."

 

From: The United States Department of the Interior
 

 

--National Park Service

 

This view shows the grape vines located behind and around the northeast corner of the pergolas. Our bichon, Isabelle is standing on the picnic table.

Above: 24 foot Crouse-Hinds Lamp fully restored


 
 http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/files/violett_final.pdf