1960/07/05: Sterling Morton to Edward H. Baker, Jr. (3.105098)
Date: July 5 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Edward H. Baker, Jr. informing him that he has transferred shares of Morton Salt Company stock to the Arboretum to pay for the Four Columns, the director's upcoming trip, and other current projects. He signed contracts covering the erection of the Four Columns.
Extent: 1 sheet
The Arboretum’s Architectural Heritage: Part II (3.11013)
Date: March 21 – June 20 1991Creator: Doty, Carol L.
Type: Article
The Hedge Garden: Rehabilitating an Arboretum Treasure (3.11076)
Date: December 21 1994 – March 20 1995Creator: Mehaffey, Scott A.
Type: Article
Pillars view (3.2925)
Date: 1960sCreator: Double Sixteen Co.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Pillars view
Extent: 1 photograph
Hedge Garden (3.2928)
Date: 1960sType: Photographic image
Description:Four pillar view from rodunda thru Hedge Garden
Extent: 1 photograph
Suzette Morton Davidson at her apartment on Astor St. (3.3169)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Suzette Morton Davidson standing in between two columns in her Chicago apartment on Astor St.
These columns shown in her apartment were the inspiration for the Four Columns built at the edge of the Hedge Garden at The Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 negative
Early Hedge Garden and Four Pillars (3.3623)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Early Hedge Garden and Four Pillars
View toward pillars over prostrate junipers, close to Administration building - rounded Corylus allee.
Extent: 1 photograph
Hedge Garden (3.3624)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Hedge Garden
View toward pillars at limestone steps (first level from Admin Bldg) - rounded Corylus allee.
Extent: 1 photograph
Hedge Garden (3.3625)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Hedge Garden
View toward pillars over prostrate junipers, close to Administration building - rounded Corylus allee; Crabapples to the left
Extent: 1 photograph
View from Hedge Garden toward pillars above the first set of limestone steps (3.3626)
Type: Photographic image
Description:View from Hedge Garden toward pillars above the first set of limestone steps, rounded Corylus to left and right, grassy area between.
Pillars commemorating the four sons of J. Sterling Morton: Joy, Paul, Mark, & Carl - a rumor that grew up after the fact
Extent: 1 photograph
Suzette Morton Davidson standing with the 4 columns in her apartment on Astor St. (3.3640)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Suzette Morton Davidson standing with the 4 columns in her apartment on Astor St.
These columns shown in her apartment were the inspiration for the Four Columns built at the edge of the Hedge Garden at The Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 photograph
View of Four Columns and Arboretum visitors in Hedge Collection from atop Administration Building (3.36979)
Type: Photographic image
Description:View of Four Columns and Arboretum visitors in Hedge Collection from atop Administration Building
Extent: 1 photograph
Visitors strolling through Hedge Garden with Four Columns in distance (3.36987)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Visitors strolling through Hedge Garden with Four Columns in distance
Extent: 1 photograph
Craig Johnson, portrait, Four Columns in background (3.5017)
Date: 1997Type: Photographic image
Description:Craig Johnson, portrait, Four Columns in background
Extent: 1 photograph
Garden Columns for The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5637)
Date: June 24 1960Creator: Myhrum, Arthur
Type: Plan
Extent: 1 sheet
Members' Newsletter: November/December 1997 (3.57715)
Date: 1997Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Serial
Garden Columns for The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5979)
Date: June 24 1960Creator: Myhrum, Arthur
Type: Plan
Extent: 1 sheet
Columns for Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5980)
Date: June 7 1960Creator: American-Marietta Company, Myhrum, Arthur
Type: Plan
Description:Concrete contractor for Arthur Myhrum, Architect
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/12/04: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86073)
Date: December 4 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton sharing his thoughts about the feature to be built at the top end of the hedge garden. He discusses the pros and cons of column number and arrangement. He also proposes a sundial in the rotunda or as an alternative, a water feature.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/09/28: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86091)
Date: September 28 1960Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton telling him Godshalk will be on vacation through October 10. Work is almost finished on the settling basin and Lake Marmo, but has taken longer than expected due to weather and issues with the Bird Cartage Company. The columns were set up yesterday. The gate posts are being built, and they are ready to start construction on the control house. The clover-leaf is being blacktopped today, and the parking lot is graveled. Paths from the parking lot are being made. If Morton comes to the Arboretum before Godshalk returns, Tony is available to answer any questions.
Extent: 2 sheets
Four Columns (3.98629)
Date: May 22 2019Creator: Kannegiesser, Hart
Type: Photographic image
Description:An infrared photograph of The Morton Arboretum's Four Columns
Aspect Ratio: Horizontal
Four Columns (3.98631)
Date: May 22 2019Creator: Kannegiesser, Hart
Type: Photographic image
Description:An infrared photograph of the Four Columns with the bright blue sky remaining in color
Aspect Ratio: Horizontal
Family Fair, guests walking through Hedge Garden (3.99578)
Date: 1990sType: Photographic image
Description:Guests stroll through Hedge Garden during The Morton Arboretum's Family Fair. The Four Columns are visible in the background.