May T. Watts Instructing (3.100469)
Date: May 19 1959Type: Photographic image
Description:May T. Watts instructing a class circa 1959.
Residential street lined with American elms (3.104901)
Date: 1950sCreator: Ware, George
Type: Photographic image
Description:Black and white photograph of a residential street lined with American elms prior to destruction by Dutch elm disease. This image was used in an article for The Morton Arboretum Quarterly, volume 29, number 4 (December 1993), titled "Developing Better Elms: The Plant-resistance Component of Integrated Pest Management." The caption for the image reads:
Before the late 1950s, the streets of many American cities, like the one shown here, were lined with American elms. The beautiful cathedral-like avenues were devastated by Dutch elm disease.
1959/01/13: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105045)
Date: January 13 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. They had beautiful flying weather to California and were glad to leave Chicago's weather behind. He discusses a letter from Ed Baker and the right of way for the gas line, hoping to keep it in line with the power lines, and giving them 50 feet reserve strip along the highway for possible plantings. Lowell Kammerer sent him a nice thank you note. He hopes Mrs. Kammerer is recovering from her surgery. He has edited his Japanese slides and hopes she will be well enough the next time he shows them. Once he receives the case with slides he will correct the mountings that gave problems. He hopes the families are comfortable in their new homes and that they have been able to keep them warm during the cold spell.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/02/11: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105046)
Date: February 11 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He understands that Godshalk is keeping his bird feeding operations quiet from the newspapers to not draw attention. Morton comments amusingly that birds could take themselves easily to a more congenial climate. He thinks the idea of making pre-cast concrete blocks at the Arboretum is an "excellent" one. He offers several suggestions to make them interesting and durable. Those at the housing project did not have enough contrasting colors in the imbedded pebbles to make them attractive. He suggests talking with Mr. Ward at Holabird and Root for ideas. Tell Arnold that he recognizes Jim Allison in the photo, and he has much praise for Allison. Arnold's father Fred was Allison's foreman in South Chicago and Wyoming. He likes the interior photos of rooms that Godshalk has taken. He laments his difficulties with interior photos and discusses several ideas and options to eliminate the reflections in glass and mirrors. He asks Godshalk to tell him how he was successful with the photos so that he can get better results. California weather has been hot and dry. He suggests that the "awful" Chicago winter will mean a hot summer.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/02/12: Sterling Morton to Robert Ward (3.105047)
Date: February 12 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Robert Ward of Holabird and Root. He requests that Ward meet with Clarence Godshalk to work out samples and a plan to cast concrete slabs with imbedded pebbles. Godshalk has "some pretty good artisans" who could create these during winter days indoors. Morton is ready to start work on the wall but he wants Mrs. Zurcher to be "satisfied" with it. He requests Ward to contact her.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/02/19: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105048)
Date: February 19 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He has tried some of Godshalk's suggestions for taking good indoor photos. He's awaiting the results. He doesn't plan to contribute again to Dr. Wyckoff of the Forest Genetics Research Laboratory. He finds the man pleasant, but his work is duplicated elsewhere. Mrs. Peterkin's early death saddened them. She kept herself occupied with many charitable things and did a lot of good in the world. He's very interested in progress on the pebbled concrete squares for paving the terrace. California reservoirs are nearly full, so everyone is happy.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/03/24: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105049)
Date: March 24 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He sends two slides of interior shots he took with Godshalk's camera and lighting suggestions. He details the camera settings he used and comments on the results. They may be going to Africa in the summer with the Lattners. He asks whether Godshalk would recommend he purchase a Contaflex or a Retinaflex camera.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/03/12: Francis X. Clougherty to Sterling Morton (3.105050)
Date: March 24 1959Creator: Clougherty, Rev. Francis X.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Rev. Francis X. Clougherty of St. Procopius College in Lisle, Illinois to Sterling Morton. Through the Fathers as well as Jackson Martindell, he recognizes the long relationship that the Morton family has with Lisle and with some of the Fathers of the Abbey. He invites Morton to come for a visit to the college "before the area changes too much" with housing projects. He is sure the countryside will recall pleasant memories for Morton.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/03/27: Sterling Morton to Father Clougherty (Rev. Francis X. Clougherty) (3.105051)
Date: March 27 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Father Clougherty of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, Illinois. He thanks Father Clougherty for his invitation to visit. He will put it on his agenda when he visits the Arboretum. Through the years he has heard from his father and from Clarence Godshalk of positive visits from faculty and students at the Abbey. They are always welcome. Morton remembers that his father (Joy Morton) "acquired part of the property which is now the Arboretum in the late summer of 1910. I believe the College came in about five or six years later and it was quite visible from the hilltop where the Arboretum's Thornhill Building now stands." He is curious as to how Mr. Jackson Martindell "fits into this picture."
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/03/27: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105052)
Date: March 27 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He encloses the letter from Father Clougherty of the College. He asks for updates on the status of Rte 53 and the tollway. He has used Godshalk's camera settings, but the whites turned out yellow. He'll try for a blue filter. They are flying to New York by jet in April, after that he'll visit the Arboretum. He will be selling his Lake Forest house because Suzette has moved from her place next door. All of the work they put into landscaping will be for someone else's benefit. He'll be glad to be rid of it.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/04/18: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105053)
Date: April 18 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Handwritten letter from Sterling Morton on Hotel Du Pont letterhead to Clarence E. Godshalk. Included are brochures from Longwood Gardens and Winterthur. They are a week too early, but the azaleas, red buds and magnolias are superb. He feel the Winterthur admission is very high, but it also includes the museum, which they did not go to. No charge at Longwood. He suggests that the Arboretum plant masses of daffodils out in the open where they multiply quickly and make a more impressive display that in the woods.
Extent: 5 sheets
1959/04/17: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105054)
Date: April 17 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He's pleased to read of the variety of programs and classes planned for the spring. Mrs. Watson (?Watts) always draws a crowd. He is interested in the plans around Arbor Lake. He would like to review the drawings for the changes around the terrace with Mrs. Zurcher and Godshalk in person. He offers observations and suggestions to improve the precast pebble slabs, with sandblasting later to better showcase the pebbles. With work beginning April 1 on Route 53 and taking 5 months, this is time to discuss admission charges and toll gates, as he mentioned to the Trustees. He discusses his camera settings and photos of his trip to Longwood Gardens. It's important to settle the Herboth matter before they start building a lake. He is willing to purchase their land and give them life interest in the land. He gives a history of J. Sterling Morton High School and Morton Park.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/05/13: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105055)
Date: May 13 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He asks Godshalk to take a photo of the Paul Morton portrait in the Arboretum library. He feels that portrait better represents the size and import of the man. He compares him to his father [Joy Morton]. The purchaser of their Lake Forest home would like possession on June 1. He will need to be in New York for The Equitable meeting next week.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/05/18: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105056)
Date: May 18 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. There is landscape equipment which the new owner of the Lake Forest home does not want. Morton will donate it to the Arboretum and take a deduction at second hand value. Send someone with a pickup truck on June 1 to pick up these items. He found many old letters and papers from Thornhill, some fascinating, some of no importance. He is off to New York in the afternoon.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/05/22: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105057)
Date: May 22 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He will try to read the reports from Mr. Keith and Mr. Longenecker during the week. He is busy with packing and moving from Lake Forest. The locusts in front of the Morton Salt Building have survived the winter in planters and they should establish well for the future. The mice ate the Euonymus vegetus in Lake Forest, but it shows signs of coming back. When Lester comes on June 1 to pick up landscape equipment, Morton will also send the 1917 motion picture projector and scenes from China that he took. He has learned a lot about photography since then, but they show scenes and costumes that have long ago disappeared. He will teach someone how to operate the projector.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/06/15: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105058)
Date: June 15 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. The photos of Paul Morton's portrait are perfect. The old portrait of him hanging in the Equitable Boardroom "makes him look like a dandified, somewhat dilettante person" and Morton is sure they will use the new photo. His trees are in poor condition. The euonymus must either be replaced every spring or heating cables need to be installed in each box.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/07/23: Robert A. Ward to Sterling Morton 1959/07/23 1959/07/23: Robert A. Ward to Sterling Morton (3.105059)
Date: July 23 1959Creator: Ward, Robert A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Robert A. Ward to Sterling Morton regarding some of the materials used to build the Thornhill Building.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/07/23: Sterling Morton to Robert Ward (3.105060)
Date: July 23 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Robert Ward regarding construction of some Arboretum buildings.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/07/28: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105061)
Date: July 28 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Commenting on the Holabird & Root memorandum, he is not in favor of custom built cabinets as was specified. He thinks that local craftsmen or cabinets from a catalog will do fine. He suggests Dr. Paul M. Angle, Director of Chicago Historical Society could provide ideas. He approves of a wall running parallel to the laboratory wing, but it should be made of ledge or Lannon stone. Franz Lipp has an excellent craftsman who put up the wall in the Lake Forest house. He feels this same material should be carried around the terrace where a wall is needed. He is not in favor of steps all the way around. He will veto any wall that is as rough outside as the walls of the laboratory building. He feels those rough walls were a mistake. For treads on steps, he favors wood strips with spaces between and bolted into concrete frames or brackets, with light concrete underneath to keep out grass. These would be self-cleaning and easily maintained or repaired. For Thornhill Building, he favors a low wall and narrower steps than exist there now. If they were pitched slightly outward that would prevent winter damage. He is curious as to the lookout tower that Mr. Bartch has in mind. As the trees continue to grow, would it need to be elevated? He feels there should be an architectural feature at the end of the long allee. He approves of Mrs. Watts taking the little office on the second floor of the stackroom portion of the library. When she is ready to retire, he would like to have her continue on a consultancy basis. He gives her great credit for the educational program and states that she will be difficult to replace. He equates her leaving the Arboretum with his feelings when Garfield King left the Salt Company. Because Thornhill is a formal building architecturally, he favors the terrace with slate blocks or rectangular stone. The grass could come all the way up to the low stone wall. He continues with detailed suggestions of stone type, mesh underlayment and source of stone. He's pleased to hear of progress on Route 53, the new lake, underpass, etc. They are enjoying California in the summer.
Extent: 3 sheets
1959/08/06: Robert A. Ward to Sterling Morton (3.105063)
Date: August 6 1959Creator: Ward, Robert A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Robert A. Ward to Sterling Morton. Enclosed are estimates of work to be done. Mr. Godshalk feels that double doors would be safer than a revolving door, and it would be less expensive. Mr. Schwab states that it would be better to remove the stucco rather than try to repair the cracks. For the terrace at Thornhill, he states that the change in grade is too slight to add wood tread steps. He feels granite would be more satisfactory. He will send the tracing of the two rooms, sketches of the gloriette and a print of the proposed terrace. Please submit an alternate address to send them while they are traveling.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/08/28: [C. E. Godshalk] to Sterling Morton (3.105064)
Date: August 28 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [C. E. Godshalk] to Sterling Morton stating the new Arboretum map is about ready. However, they do not have a name for the new lake located in the meadow north east of the Arboretum Center. Possible names include: Meadow Lake (Tony suggested the name, and Godshalk likes that name very much), Center Lake, Lake Sterling, or Mirror Lake (due to the small amount of water in it). He hopes Morton can help them decide on the name soon, so they can label the new map. He hopes Mrs. Morton is feeling better.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/08/20: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.105065)
Date: August 20 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk relating that they had to cancel their trip to Africa due to Mrs. Morton's digestive issues. Martha and Fritz have gone on the trip. Godshalk has received copies of the letters Morton wrote to Ed Baker and Holabird referring to the items of repair work he think should be done. He agrees with Godshalk that the details omitted from the bid should be covered. He told Godshalk to update Bob Ward on these matters if he hasn't already done so. Morton believes it is important to have air conditioning in the big room as well as the other classrooms. Morton is waiting on the terrace wall until he can see it staked out. He thinks the large black and white pebbles in the pebble concrete will look best. He asks Godshalk's opinion on using crushed stone instead; maintenance would be much less. He agrees that granite steps would be ideal, but much more expensive than the Lannon stone. He agrees with Godshalk that wooden steps, replaced at regular intervals, would be best. He is glad Godshalk agrees with adding a low wall to the south terrace at Thornhill. He asks Godshalk's opinion on the wall specifications. Morton is glad the work is going well on the new road. He thinks there will probably be a wait for the steel beams if Godshalk doesn't already have them due to a possible company showdown. Morton goes on to say that Godshalk should suggest to the media that they discourage visitors to the Arboretum this fall due to all the construction going on. Morton hopes Godshalk has provided for adding trees to the parking lots; Old Orchard's parking lot looks good. Morton hopes to get to Chicago for a short visit before too long, but they may need to stay in Santa Barbara if Mrs. Morton needs surgery.
Extent: 3 sheets
1959/08/31: [Sterling Morton] to Robert Ward (3.105066)
Date: August 31 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Sterling Morton] to Robert Ward (Holabird & Root) stating that the plans for the proposed terminal building on the Hedge Garden vista have been sent to Mrs. Zurcher for her comments. He goes on to give his opinion of the plans. He would like to do a mock-up before proceeding with the construction. Using mock-ups at his home was very successful in crystalizing their plans. He asks if the Library Room walls need patching. He agrees that the stockroom should be re-plastered after the other work has been completed. He is willing to go along with the recommendations of their Structural Department regarding the outside. He is glad to see that the vestibule for the double doors can be put inside Thornhill. He would prefer regular doors to the Ellison doors.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/09/02: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.105067)
Date: September 2 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying he is interested in the Floriade to be held in Amsterdam, and he believes that the Arboretum should probably have an exhibit there, going on to describe what that exhibit might contain. Since the Arboretum doesn't have the funds for this project, he would be willing to fund it from his trust or personally if it is a reasonable amount. Morton would like additional information about the exhibit plan and the site in Amsterdam. He believes Godshalk should attend the show as part of his trip to visit European botanic gardens the next year. If Godshalk and/or his wife doesn't have any facility with French or German, he suggests they hire a botanical student who can drive and translate. He might find one through the botanical societies abroad. Mrs. Morton is making very rapid progress, so they may travel to Europe for a short trip in the fall.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/09/16: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.105068)
Date: September 16 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C.E. Godshalk telling him about his trip north, visiting the coastal redwood groves, Lassen Volcanic National Park, the place where gold was first discovered, the mining camps, and Sequoia National Park. He shall ask the Morton Fund to make a contribution of $1000 towards creating an exhibit for the Amsterdam Horticultural Show. He read Godshalk's proposal, and he thinks it makes good sense. He suggests that the books be lightly chained to the table in the exhibit. He has a letter from Mrs. Zurcher that says she has some very definite ideas as a result of her visit to the Arboretum; she always has good suggestions to make. The terrace could be painted in a fairly striking design using contrasting materials.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/09/16: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.105069)
Date: September 16 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk stating he doesn't like the new sketch for the proposed architectural feature at the end of the hedge garden vista any more than he did the first one. He believes they need a fairly heavy and massive structure; he would be in favor of putting a fence around it. He will try to get his ideas across to the architect. He asks Godshalk if he knows of a chemical that can be put in small holes in stumps that would rot them. He wrote Mrs. Zurcher about the work he has authorized at Thornhill; he hopes Carroll will get going on it immediately. He thinks the doors will take more designing.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/09/25: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.105070)
Date: September 25 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk sharing information about his use of the Contax camera. Mrs. Morton has recovered from her digestive issues, but is now under the weather from another issue; they may not travel to Chicago on the 29th as planned. He used the slate or granite on his Lake Forest front driveway. It has a tendency to move under automobiles, but should stay put for foot traffic. It should have a good base under it. They have fine gravel on their paths in Santa Barbara, but it tends to grind up under traffic, including foot traffic. He asks Godshalk to put in small stakes outlining the proposed terrace. He agrees with Godshalk on where the opening in the wall should be. He is not pleased with the idea of using aluminum brackets on the concrete to hold the wooden treads of the proposed steps from the terrace outside the Rotunda. He offers alternative suggestions. It's perfectly all right with Morton if the revolving door extends into the Thornhill lobby. He is pleased the overpass is coming along. He didn't know they were building a swimming pool for staff when they built Arbor Lake; he hopes proper precautions have been taken to protect children. Jim Donnelly (Illinois Manufacturers' Association) send Morton an article from the Lisle "Advertiser" that spoke nicely about the Arboretum. Morton would like any additional articles in the series sent to him. He has written to Godshalk about the Amsterdam exhibit; he will make his contribution from his personal funds.
Extent: 3 sheets
1959/09/30: Martin P. Norpell to Sterling Morton (3.105071)
Date: September 30 1959Creator: Norpell, Martin T.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Martin T. Norpell, D.D.S. to Sterling Morton. Also a handwritten comment from Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Norpell is representing the Downers Grove Hospital Association. With a growing community and neighboring hospitals in Hinsdale, LaGrange and Naperville often full, the community is working to establish a local hospital not connected to any religious, political or similar groups. As a large landowner with local connections, he is asking Sterling Morton to donate "a tract of land to be used for this purpose." Such donation would be tax deductible and suitable recognition would be made for the Mortons. This is sorely needed, would enhance the community. It is being put forth by responsible local citizens. Can we meet to discuss this more?
In Morton's handwritten response to Clarence, he mentions that "his" hospitals are in Santa Barbara and Presbyterian St. Luke in Chicago. If the project goes through he "might suggest a modest contribution by the Morton Fund -- and I mean really modest."
Extent: 3 sheets
1959/10/05: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105072)
Date: October 5 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He has ordered a fountain for his small upper pool [in Santa Barbara] from the California representative of a German company that he remembered from a Brussels trip. The memorable fountain from Brussels was the "Trauve Meune", which is in a corkscrew shape to quite a tall height. Please keep these brochures because he will want to refer to them in the future. He is not interested in another fountain for his large lower pool. He details the cost savings of using recirculated water over fresh water for a series of cascades. He will be in Chicago in a few days and is "much interested" to see the progress at the Arboretum
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/10/20: Sterling Morton to Robert Ward (3.105073)
Date: October 20 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Robert Ward. He is requesting sketches to be presented to the Trustees of designs for gatehouses on each side of the underpass, with free parking outside the gates. For the ticket takers, the gatehouses should have heat, minimal toilet facilities and a window to collect fees on the days that are not free admission. These should conform to the current decor of the main buildings. He specifies in great detail about roads in and out of the Arboretum. There is a penciled comment about the roads at the bottom.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/11/24: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105074)
Date: November 24 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is enclosing the letter he sent on September 16, 1959, using special delivery postage. It took 2 months in transit. He recalls the blank look on Godshalk's face when he mentioned several items included in the original letter. Even though most items in the letter are out of date, he is enclosing it.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/08/01: Santa Barbara NewsPress (3.105078)
Date: August 1 1959Type: Document
Description:Newspaper clippings from Santa Barbara NewsPress. Headlines include: Most Blesses Climate; Fund for Republic Headquartered here; Old Mission. A penciled comment next to Fund for Republic : "A bit of swag?"
Extent: 4 sheets
1959/11/02: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105079)
Date: November 2 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He shares numerical details of fountains generated by engineers at Morton Salt. Details include height, nozzle size, psi, pump size, and more. He suggests that Arboretum water consultants be asked if a low fountain in Lake Marmo would help reduce the scum. He recognizes that Lake Marmo will be deepened, and that would be the time to install pipes, pumps and fountain.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/11/27: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105080)
Date: November 27 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Memo from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Morton queried a frequent Arboretum visitor, Gary Garrett of Elmhurst about his thoughts on charging an admission fee. He mentioned the vandalism, racing, assault and other misdemeanors committed by "juvenile delinquents". These might necessitate more security, which would be a cost to be covered by an admission fee. Garrett suggested that the editor of the local Elmhurst newspaper might run some articles if he were shown evidence of some of the glaring episodes.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/12/10: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105081)
Date: December 10 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is enclosing "a copy of the notice sent to the Trustees with reference to the realignment of the Committees." He sends an extra copy for Mrs. Watts and another copy for E. L. Kammerer. They will be working with Mr. Pullman. "Express to both of them the sense of appreciation we have for the fine work they have done and hope that they will continue this excellent performance for years to come."
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/12.1930: Sterling Morton to Clarence Godshalk (3.105082)
Date: December 30 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Morton sent to Godshalk a rough sketch for proposed gatehouse: sketch is result of study by Morton and Mrs. Zurcher of plans issued by Holabird and Root. Has changed main axis of building so attendant would have view of parking space and approaching vehicles and would be handier to window. Map wall is behind so attendant, with pointer, could show visitor how to get to any part of the Arboretum. The visitor would be under shelter. Morton suggests a small parking space inside toll house so visitor could park, make inquiries without holding up cars behind him. Our sketch shows how to protect from vandalism by having various shutters which could be locked. Windows on west side of building to be shaded from afternoon sun. Have put a step into building. Attendant's chair one foot above driveway level: seat to be on ball bearing casters in order to move closer to window. My plan shows ventilation on all four sides for comfort. A copper roof would be too warm; suggests shingles or aluminum to be laid on Celotex or other insulating materials to keep out heat. Suggests a double roof with open space between. After you examine sketch, please tell me your reaction to it. I want to discuss all possibilities before placing order. We will get gate from Sears Roebuck unless we get reasonable price from an iron company.
CC :Mr. Edward H. Baker, Jr.
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