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1954/10/20: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.101935)
Date: October 20 1954Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He feels they accomplished a lot on his last visit. He plans another Arboretum visit next week when they can discuss Howard Fisher's report. He was amazed at the amount of mechanical vehicles on site. He approves of those that save labor. Paul Angle will come to look at several out-of-date vehicles, including his mother's basket phaeton.
Extent: 1 sheet
1955/01/04: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104939)
Date: January 4 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk attaching a copy of his response to a letter appreciative of the Arboretum written by Mrs. DuShane. He is glad the party on the 28th was a success,. He discusses how they will handle the potential new toll road that will impact the Arboretum. He is impressed with Mr. Fisher's study. He suggests that Godshalk not save any of the doubtful lumber. The work at Morton's house is progressing. Godshalk has cleaned out old equipment not being used and spent the money on new equipment the Arboretum needs. Morton believes the more they can do mechanically, the better. Morton states that the trustees have set an ambitious construction plan, and the additional funds will help. He notes that due to rising prices, the construction should be done sooner rather than later. Morton likes his Gravely tractor pretty well, describing its features. He is writing to Ed Baker about the toll road matter. Christmas in California was wonderful. He closes with a discussion of dangerous driving.
Extent: 3 sheets
1955/01/25: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104940)
Date: January 25 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk expressing sympathy on the death of his mother. He offers some suggestions for the proposed new buildings. He discusses the proposed new tollway; he is glad Mr. Larson, a biochemist, is taking an interest. He agrees with Godshalk's modernization of the machinery and equipment. He asks if Godshalk expects to attend the Shade Tree Congress. Morton gives his opinion about the housing project. He likes the continuous one-way road plan the best and goes on to discuss his opinion of the layout of the roads and entrances.
Extent: 3 sheets
1955/08/25: E. H. Baker to Sterling Morton (3.104965)
Date: August 25 1955Creator: Baker Jr., Edward H.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Edward H. Baker, Jr. to Sterling Morton about South Farm Buildings. Howard Fisher has prepared detailed plans and specifications for the buildings. Baker suggested we only submit these to Carroll Construction so that we might learn from the results before we submit to multiple bidders. Enclosed is a sketch. He details each of the 10 buildings, its purpose and the amount of remodeling needed. Buildings 1, 3, 8 and 10 involve new construction. The bid from Carroll Construction was for $170,830.00 and involved site work, paving and parking lot. Baker feels that prices for buildings 1, 8 and 10 were reasonable. The rest was excessive. Carroll specializes in new construction with known costs. In remodeling he had to build in extra funds for unknowns. Based on this, Baker met with Howard Fisher and they decided: 1) Have Godshalk with Arboretum men and equipment prepare for construction of buildings 1, 8 and 10. After this construction is complete, he can finish the site work for the remaining buildings. 2) Negotiate a contract with Carroll Construction to build the shells for buildings 1, 8 and 10. 3) Negotiate a bid for the mechanicals and pay Carroll 5% for supervising their installation. 4) After new construction is finished, have Clarence do the remodeling of buildings 7 and 9. 5) Hold the remodeling of buildings 2, 4, 5 and 6 and construction of building 3 until later. Baker thinks that Clarence's time and efforts should go into managing the Arboretum and planning for future programs. A small contractor could be hired to oversee the remodeling of buildings 7 and 9. Baker would like construction on buildings 1, 8 and 10 to be complete before winter. Building 8 will hold the heating system for buildings 7-10. Building 10 will have the hydraulic lift and machine shop. He is requesting the Trustees to appropriate $80,000 for construction and mechanicals for these 3 buildings.
Extent: 4 sheets
1956/07/11: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104990)
Date: July 11 1956Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Mrs. Zurcher, Mr. Fisher and Morton selected 7 houses to build, plus a few extras. Building is slow now, and perhaps they can get "some efficient operator" to build them to provide much needed facilities for staff. He asked Fisher about the Jaffrey house, with the idea that the second floor be removed to make it a "large commodious single family house in a commanding position in the operating center of the Arboretum." If the highway cloverleaf requires the removal of the two south houses, there will be a greater need for another house in this location. Mr. Fisher has heard that the highway department will pay up to $1/per yard for "good accessible fill". This might help pay for the underpass. He is pleased to get back to a house [Santa Barbara] where everything is in working order. Lake Forest has problems. He won't bother Godshalk with plantings for Lake Forest, but would like some of the crabapples, yews and thorns for someone else to oversee.
Extent: 2 sheets
1956/07/24: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104991)
Date: July 24 1956Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He wants Mr. Fisher to study the houses and plan the orientation of them. Then the landscape layout will evolve, with perhaps a design competition. The exhibition will be both housing and landscaping. He is not surprised that Sharpless has quit. Morton felt he had been in a county job and would not work as hard as Godshalk would want. Climbing tree trimmers are best with an outside company because of liability, withholding tax and other things that are managed elsewhere. He's sorry that Dutch elm disease has affected Morton Arboretum and he's sure Godshalk has taken measures to control it. Ask Mr. Zurcher for other suggestions to do the work of the addressograph machine, which might be too big for Arboretum needs.
Extent: 2 sheets
1956/09/22: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.104994)
Date: August 22 1956Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton, updating him on construction. The fire door between the existing building and the new building will not be delivered in time for the dedication. The rest will be ready for [September] 27th. Laboratory work is nearly complete. The service drive to the greenhouses and the service entrance to the new wing is complete. The overhead door installers will be trying a new spring to solve that problem at South Farm. Mr. Price has finished trimming, removing and relocating 427 trees for $520. Godshalk details the amounts paid to Ralph Miller, Sharpless and Price for this work. The Toll Road Commission bore three test holes where the lake would be. They struck rock at 28 feet and the soil is silt and gravel. They struck water at 9 feet, so the new lake might fill on its own with water to the level of the river. Howard Fisher will check with experts. The men are removing Dutch elm trees as fast as they show signs. He comments that the beetles are likely carried by the wind. He is anxious for the labs to be finished so he can begin some experiments. Argonne Laboratory might partner with them to trace circulation in trees with radioactive materials.
Extent: 2 sheets
1957/02/13: Sterling Morton to C.E. Godshalk (3.105018)
Date: February 13 1957Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C.E. Godshalk stating he hopes Godshalk's expectations with respect to the gravel and fill sale will work out, giving the Arboretum a lake and some extra funds for road improvements at the Arboretum. If the construction workers do not put up a fence, Morton expects Godshalk will need to keep a man working in the area to keep the heavy machinery off Arboretum property. He is happy to hear Godshalk is in the house moving business and that all the plants have been moved to Lake Forest. Morton wonders about Godshalk's remark about many entrances after the clover-leaf is put in; Morton had the impression that the housing area would be fenced off from the rest of the Arboretum. They should give careful thought before adopting an admission plan. He is not a fan of an admission fee, but believes people should be charged for classes. The list of slides looks interesting. He likes the seasonal arrangement. Morton will add some autumn photos of his own. The Contraflex is a nice machine, especially for close-ups.
Extent: 2 sheets
1956/08/20: Clarence Godshalk to Mr. Howard T. Fisher and Associates (3.107127)
Date: August 20 1956Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:A letter from Clarence Godshalk to Mr. Howard T. Fisher and Associates regarding the creation of Arbor Lake.
Extent: 1 sheet
[Preliminary layout of the Arbordale subdivision using the] Topographical Map of Lot One of Assessment Plat No. One, Lands Belonging to Trustees Under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased. Lisle Township, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5258)
Date: November 4 1956Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Map
Description:This map issued Nov. 4, 1956 did not have Arbor Lake contours or outline. The original Steinbrecher survey was first issued July 1, 1953 (SURV:A III (a) 1)
Extent: 1 sheet
Site Development of Residential Housing, Landscaping Research Area & Exhibit, the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5383)
Date: September 12 1958Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Map
Description:MACH:Morton Arboretum competition houses, D-1.
Contains detailed data on road, curb, sidewalk, and drainage specifications, as well as measurements of lots and roadways.
Extent: 1 sheet
Site Development of Residential Housing, Landscaping Research Area & Exhibit, the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5384)
Date: September 9 1958Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Map
Description:Labelled "Site Drawing." This lacks detailed data on road, curb, sidewalk, and drainage specifications, as well as measurements of lots and roadways, all of which are contained in Blueprint issued Sept. 12, 1958 (Accession # 153, 3.5383)
Distinctions notwithstanding.
Extent: 1 sheet
[Morton Arboretum House: 23W176 Indian Hill Drive, Arbordale] (3.5474)
Date: May 2 1958Creator: Fasth, Hillstrom, & Horty, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum Competition Houses, F-18, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Sheets numbered A-1-3.
Extent: 3 sheets in binder
Residence for the Morton Arboretum [4S123 Dorset Ave., Arbordale] (3.5476)
Date: February 12 1958Creator: Villano, Charles A.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum Competition Houses, C-17, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Sheets numbered 1-5.
Extent: 5 sheets in binder
Morton Arboretum House No. 1: [4S102 Lincoln Ave., Arbordale] (3.5477)
Date: June 10 1957Creator: Contemporary Builders & Designers
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses, D-11, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects
Extent: 2 sheets in binder
Morton Arboretum House [4S124 Dorset Ave., Arbordale] Lisle, Illinos. (3.5495)
Date: May 2 1958Creator: Manning & Clamp.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses, A-12, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Plans first issued Jan. 24, 1958. Revised May 2, 1958.
Extent: 4 sheets in binder
A New Residence for the Morton Arboretum [23W217 Indian Hill Drive, Arbordale], Lisle, Illinois (3.5496)
Date: May 2 1958Creator: King, Charles E.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses, B-11, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Plans first issued Jan. 24, 1958. Revised, May 2, 1958.
Extent: 14 sheets in binder
Competition house [23W201 Indian Hill, Arbordale] for the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5498)
Date: May 2 1958Creator: Anderson, John Vincent
Type: Plan
Description:MACH:Morton Arboretum competition houses, D-10, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Plans first issued Jan. 24, 1958. Revised May 2, 1958.
Extent: 10 sheets in binder
House [23W177 Indian Hill Drive, Arbordale] for Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5500)
Date: May 2 1958Creator: Straub, Frank A.
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses, E-9, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. Hayahiko Takasi, designer. Frank A. Straub, architect. Revised. Plans first issued Jan. 24, 1958.
Copy 2 is missing page 11.
Extent: 11 sheets in binder
Recommendations for Sun, Wind, & Privacy Controls, Bldg. E-9 [23W177 Indian Hill Drive, Arbordale] Lisle, Illinois (3.5502)
Date: February 18 1959Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:Their MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses.
Extent: 1 sheet
Morton Arboretum House No. G-8 [23W165 Indian Hill Drive, Arbordale] Lisle, Illinois (3.5503)
Date: May 2 1958Creator: S. Chan Sit & Associates
Type: Plan
Description:MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses. G-8, Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, consulting architects. S. Chan Sit & Associates, architect--engineer. Y.C.Wong, designer.
Revised. Plans first issued Jan. 24, 1958.
Extent: 5 sheets in binder
Garage Enclosure Details, Morton Arboretum Competition Houses (3.5505)
Date: August 27 1958Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:Their MACH: Morton Arboretum competition houses. Plans correspond to the houses numbered B-11, C-17, D-10, E-9, F-18, and G-8 in the competition.
Extent: 6 sheets in binder
Morton Arboretum: South Farm [Facilities] (3.5530)
Date: June 15 1955Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:Sheets numbered A-1--A-9, M-1--M-2, and RE-1--RE-2. Sheets numbered RE-1--RE-2 have date April 3, 1956. R.G. Burkhardt and Associates, consulting engineers, Chicago, Illinois prepared sheets M-1--M-2 and RE-1--RE-2 giving plumbing, heating, ventilating, and electrical plans.
Copy 2 has sheets RE-1 and RE-2 only; includes pencil note: "Marsh Elect. Bldg 1-8 - 10 subfeed to Build 4-6"
Extent: 13 sheets in binder
[Arbordale Development Plan and Traffic-flow Design] (3.5746)
Date: circa 1956Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc., Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Map
Description:Basic map was done by Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates of Chicago. The map contains a ms. note of C. E. Godshalk.
Extent: 1 sheet
[Preliminary layout of Arbordale subdivision and Arbor Lake using the] Topographical Map of Lot One of Assessment Plat No. One, Lands Belonging to the Trustees Under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased. Lisle Township, DuPage County, Illinois. (3.6065)
Date: January 24 1957Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Map
Description:A preliminary copy this map issued Nov. 4, 1956 did not have Arbor Lake contours or outline. The original Steinbrecher survey was first issued July 1, 1953 (SURV:A III (a) 1)
Extent: 1 sheet
[Structural Steel Plans for Buildings 1 and 10, South Farm] (3.6501)
Date: November 2 – 9 1955Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:Includes red pencil notes.
Extent: 6 sheets
Wiring Plan - Building No. 1-8-10, Service - Panels - Feeders, Morton Arboretum, South Farm (3.6970)
Date: April 20 1956Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Map
Description:A few pencil notations.
Extent: 1 sheet
1956/07/17: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84523)
Date: July 17 1956Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton saying he is happy to hear that the houses have been picked for the new housing project. He hopes he and other members of the staff who have had city planning training will be consulted on the layout since it is to be a landscape exhibition. The toll road engineers will make drillings this week to check the soil. Miles Sharpless has returned to the Forest Preserve District. Now Godshalk's hopes of getting the elm trees in good condition is shot. He is having trouble finding someone to do the actual climbing. Sharpless suggested he hire Mr. Enoch Price's crew to do the climbing, with Arboretum staff cleaning up. Godshalk hired Price's crew to do the work on some of the elm trees. He went over the pricing for the work with Morton. He hopes to use funds from the Grounds Committee Fund to pay for additional work. They have found one pretty sure case of Dutch Elm Disease on a tree on the newly acquired Johnson land. He updates Morton on the slow progress with the new building. He shall try to get to Morton's Lake Forest place some time this summer.
Extent: 3 sheets
1956/08/06: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84524)
Date: August 6 1956Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating the new laboratory is not yet complete due to labor issues. The upstairs and the offices are done, but the offices are being used for storage. The back of the lecture room and the greenhouses are also finished. At South Farm, they expect to move into the new shop Monday. Arboretum staff have almost completed the remodeling of the old tool shed. The elm pruning is pretty much done, and he convinced Mr. Price to offer a discount due to the volume of the work. Three elm trees on the Johnson property that had Dutch elm disease were removed and burned. The Arboretum may take the Salt Company's old addressograph. Mrs. Zurcher and he settled many decorating details this past weekend.
Extent: 2 sheets
1957/02/07: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86023)
Date: February 7 1957Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating he would send the requested slides that afternoon or the next day. Godshalk has been busy working with bidders for the toll road who would like to purchase fill from the Arboretum and working to set a price for this fill. It looks like they will get a pretty good sum for the fill. The Arboretum purchased a home from Mr. Mraz and will have it moved to the Arboretum housing project for Crowley. Other houses will also be moved. The plants have been moved to Morton's Lake Forest home. Godshalk has been rethinking his suggestion for charging for admission and classes.
Extent: 2 sheets