Friendly Trees, Hallowed Ground: An Expression of Sentiment and Reason: Historic Grounds Report, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, National Park Service
York J. 1984. Friendly Trees, Hallowed Ground: An Expression of Sentiment and Reason: Historic Grounds Report, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, National Park Service. Historic Grounds Report. NPS Midwest Regional Office. Midwest Regional Office
This special history study investigates the initial landscaping plans for the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial, and the historic landscaping of the formal memorial grounds. Based primarily on extant landscaping plans and historic photographs of the area, it draws some conclusions concerning the historic appearance of the landscaped portions of the memorial, and offers some observations/recommendations for the restoration of the formally landscaped grounds. This study was undertaken at the request of the Superintendent of Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, who hopes to restore the grounds to their initial appearance. The essential complement to this report, then, is the preparation of plans for the restoration, and of a preservation guide outlining maintenance procedures for the landscaped areas.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- York, Jill
- Date of Issue
- 1984
- Publisher
- NPS Midwest Regional Office
- Units
- LIBO , MWR
- Keywords
- Donald B. Johnston, Edson L. Nott, landscape design, Olmsted