South Farm barn (3.3067)
Date: 1921Type: Photographic image
Description:South Farm barn as it looked in 1921. After Mrs. Cudahy became chairman, barns were lowered. Buildings were built in 1917 by veterinarian, Dr. Jeffrey, and used as hospital for sick animals. Mr. Morton bought it and raised hogs and farmed until summer of 1921. Turned over to Arboretum in fall of 1921.
Extent: 1 photograph
Aerial view of South Farm, Administration Building, and Visitor Center in winter (3.3147)
Date: 1970sCreator: Knoedler, Bob
Type: Photographic image
Description:Aerial view of South Farm, Administration Building, and Visitor Center in winter
Extent: 1 photograph
Aerial view of entire East Side in winter (3.3148)
Date: 1970sCreator: Knoedler, Bob
Type: Photographic image
Description:Aerial view of entire East Side in winter
Extent: 1 photograph
Aerial view of South Farm in winter (3.3150)
Date: 1970sCreator: Knoedler, Bob
Type: Photographic image
Description:Aerial view of South Farm in winter
Extent: 1 photograph
Lighting Layout (3.31999)
Date: November 5 2004Creator: Pelkonen, Peggy
Type: Plan
Description:Sheet 1 of 4: Bridge, Entry Road, Meadow Lake, Parking Lot 1
Sheet 2 of 4: Arbor Court, Dining Deck, Meadow Lake, Visitor Center, Forecourt, Parking Lot 1, Staff Lot, Administration Building Walk, Research Lot
Sheet 3 of 4: I-88 sign, South Farm, Research lot
Sheet 4 of 4: Entry Road, Parking Lot 1, Meadow Lake, Arbor Court, Dining Deck, Visitor Center, Forecourt
Extent: 4 sheets
Looking west at South Farm entrance prior to moving large Norway maple (3.33492)
Date: September 1957Creator: Gall, Richard
Type: Photographic image
Description:Looking west at South Farm entrance prior to moving large Norway maple during tree transplanting
Extent: 1 negative
General view of area south of South Farm shops prior to planting Norway maple (3.33495)
Date: September 1957Creator: Gall, Richard
Type: Photographic image
Description:General view of area south of South Farm shops prior to planting Norway maple
Extent: 1 negative
Lake Marmo bridge and dam looking toward South Farm (3.33960)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:Lake Marmo bridge and dam looking toward South Farm
Extent: 1 negative filmstrip
Nursery north of South Farm (3.34112)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Nursery north of South Farm, Teuscher residence in the distance
*located at about 40-F on Arboretum map/grid
Extent: 1 negative
Nursery north of South Farm (3.34113)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Nursery north of South Farm, Teuscher residence in the distance
*located at about 40-F on Arboretum map/grid
Building on right was originally a hog house feed room which became two apartments called the "Porkerhouse Apartments."
Extent: 1 negative
A Guide Map of The Morton Arboretum (3.34269)
Date: 1969Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Map
Description:A guide map of The Morton Arboretum created by Tony Tyznik in 1969. The background is a dark green with the inner Arboretum being a light green and Arboretum roads highlighted in solid orange and checkered orange lines.
Extent: 1 sheet
Map & Visitor Guide, The Morton Arboretum (3.34271)
Date: 1982 – 1986Type: Map
Description:Double-sided brochure, Map & Visitor Guide for The Morton Arboretum
Map details Arboretum roads, trails, plant collections, buildings and boundaries. Includes photographs of various Arboretum buildings with descriptive information.
Reverse side provides general information about the Arboretum, trails for walking and hiking, driving through the Arboretum, areas and collections of special interest, native plant communities, wildlife at the Arboretum, regulations, facilities and services, and information on membership. A section of the map is enlarged to identify landmarks around the Visitor Center, Administration Building, and Thornhill Education Center.
Extent: 1 sheet
South Farm Land Use (3.35374)
Date: December 30 1988Creator: Kelsey, Pat
Type: Plan
Description:March 3, 1989 - South Farm Parking Lot Adjustments
March 6, 1989 - Location Code Data
Extent: 1 sheet
Jeffrey Farm House at South Farm with greenhouse (3.36103)
Date: 1924 – 1930Type: Photographic image
Description:Jeffrey Farm House at South Farm showing 1st Arboretum greenhouse built in 1922, water tower in distance
Extent: 1 negative
Clarence Godshalk's Model A Ford Roadster on snow covered road, South Farm in background (3.36104)
Date: April 1930Type: Photographic image
Description:Clarence Godshalk's Model A Ford Roadster on snow covered road, South Farm in background, late snow. Car given to Clarence Godshalk by Mr. Morton for Arboretum use.
Extent: 1 negative
Farm workers, South Farm (3.3611)
Date: 1930sType: Photographic image
Description:Farm workers, South Farm
L to R: Marty Hatch, Gerald Smith
Extent: 1 photograph
Propagation beds and nursery looking north from South Farm, Teuscher residence in distance (3.36113)
Date: 1930Type: Photographic image
Description:Propagation beds and nursery looking north from South Farm, Teuscher residence in distance
Extent: 1 negative
Teuscher residence in distance with row of irises in foreground next to nursery and propagation beds (3.36114)
Date: 1925Type: Photographic image
Description:Teuscher residence in distance with row of irises in foreground next to nursery and propagation beds
Extent: 1 negative
Clarence Godshalk's Model A Ford Roadster in distance on snow covered road, South Farm in background (3.36455)
Date: April 1930Type: Photographic image
Description:Clarence Godshalk's Model A Ford Roadster in distance on snow covered road, South Farm in background, late snow. Car given to Clarence Godshalk by Mr. Morton for Arboretum use.
Extent: 1 negative
View from Cedar Point looking to South Farm (3.37335)
Date: 1930sType: Photographic image
Description:View from Cedar Point looking to South Farm
Extent: 1 photograph
The Morton Arboretum's first greenhouse at South Farm (built Spring 1922), entrance door (3.37590)
Type: Photographic image
Description:The Morton Arboretum's first greenhouse at South Farm (built Spring 1922), entrance door
Extent: 1 negative
The Morton Arboretum's first greenhouse at South Farm (built Spring 1922), aerial view over greenhouse and nursery rows (3.37591)
Type: Photographic image
Description:The Morton Arboretum's first greenhouse at South Farm (built Spring 1922), aerial view over greenhouse and nursery rows
Extent: 1 negative
Greenhouses (pre 1980), side view (3.37592)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Greenhouses (pre 1980), side view
Extent: 1 negative
Greenhouses (pre 1980), three in a row alongside the Administration Building (3.37593)
Date: 1957Type: Photographic image
Description:Greenhouses (pre 1980), three in a row alongside the Administration Building
Extent: 1 negative
Cold frame opened over bed of plants in greenhouse (pre 1980) (3.37594)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Cold frame opened over bed of plants in greenhouse (pre 1980)
Extent: 1 negative
Greenhouses (pre 1980), aerial view (3.37595)
Date: 1957Type: Photographic image
Description:Greenhouses (pre 1980), aerial view
Extent: 1 negative
Cold frame in greenhouse with closed cover (3.37596)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Cold frame in greenhouse with closed cover
Extent: 1 negative
Open cold frame in greenhouse with seedlings several inches high (3.37597)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Open cold frame in greenhouse with seedlings several inches high
Extent: 1 negative
Open cold frame in greenhouse with leaves in rooting mixture (3.37598)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Open cold frame in greenhouse with leaves in rooting mixture
Extent: 1 negative
Close-up of open cold frame in greenhouse with tall seedlings (3.37599)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Close-up of open cold frame in greenhouse with tall seedlings
Extent: 1 negative
John Van Gemert standing at distant end of greenhouse (3.37643)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, standing at distant end of first propagating house at South Farm
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert in greenhouse (3.37644)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, in first propagating house at South Farm, plant beds in foreground
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert standing behind plant beds in greenhouse (3.37646)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, standing behind plant beds in first propagating house at South Farm
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert standing behind plant beds in greenhouse (3.37647)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, standing behind plant beds in first propagating house at South Farm
Extent: 1 photograph
John Van Gemert in greenhouse with daughter, Janet (3.37650)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:John Van Gemert, the Arboretum's 1st propagator, and his daughter, Janet, in the Arboretum propagating house. Bench in center is filled with seeds planted in pots. Each pot is labeled.
Extent: 1 photograph