1955/09/05: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104973)
Date: September 5 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Go ahead with your trip up north. Dr. Miller, President of [Northwestern] University will arrange a tour for you of the [Morton Medical] Research Building. He is familiar with the Sunbeam sprinkler. The model that rolls up is cumbersome because the grass clippings stick to the hose and make it difficult to roll. The model that doesn't roll up is satisfactory. It will go around corners, and he shares his solution. Mr. Baker mentions that Hattis is drawing up figures for an underground sprinkler system. Some are better than other; advantages and disadvantages to each. He's glad to see the construction progress on the Administration Building. He's glad they are going ahead with clearing sites at the South Farm while Carroll's equipment is there. He will return to Chicago for the fall, until December.
Extent: 2 sheets
Water distribution system for the Morton Arboretum (3.6360)
Date: October 20 1955Creator: Hattis, Robert E.
Type: Map
Description:Sheet P-1 - Formal Hedge Garden irrigation system 3/16/51; Sheet AS-1 - Architectural and structural details of pump houses; Sheets M-1 - Plot plan and pit details; Sheet M-2 / E-2 - Plot plan and details; Sheet M3 - Profiles and details.
Extent: 5 sheets stapled
Water distribution system for the Morton Arboretum (3.6361)
Date: October 20 1955Creator: Hattis, Robert E.
Type: Map
Description:Sheets M-1, 2, 3, and P-1
Extent: 4 sheets
1955/06/09: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84486)
Date: June 9 1955Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating how much he, Mrs. Godshalk, and Arboretum staff are enjoying his reports. Due to the rain, they are having trouble keeping up with the outside work. However, it looks like most of the sod will be saved. He updates him on the progress of the new building. Mr. Hubbard said the plans for the South Farm remodeling are almost ready for bids, and the data for the architecture competition for the new housing project is ready for printing. The Supreme Court has cleared everything for the new toll road; Godshalk has collected numerous pictures of the heavy traffic due to the Arboretum. Mr. Hattis, who is working on the new water system, has requested a complete topographic map. Tony Tyznik completed the project. The Arboretum had a great many visitors this spring. Heman Howard, Assistant Horticulturist of the Arnold Arboretum, was much impressed during his visit. The purchase of the Jones property is almost completed. Mr. Wallack is trying to sell his 2.05 acres in the middle of the Arboretum. Godshalk believes he will have a difficult time due to the high asking price and the questionable right of way.
Extent: 2 sheets