1961/01/06: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86093)
Date: January 6 1961Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton stating they are moving pines and Douglas fir to their new locations on the settling basin hills. He updates him on the progress being made on installing the cyclone fence. The new entry-way has been installed at Thornhill, replacing the revolving door. They are finishing up the control houses, and Godshalk plans to use them pass out material to visitors. Two men are widening the paths and ensuring the bridges are in repair and will accommodate a Cushman. They will remove the plants that will not fit in the new entrance garden, and he will send Morton sketches of the entrance garden for him to study. Godshalk will soon send the books to Arbor Lodge. Arnie has been working on the apartments, but his best helper is out due to surgery for throat cancer.
Extent: 2 sheets
Cercidiphyllum japonicum Sieb. & Zucc. (katsura tree) winter tree form (3.72342)
Date: 2005 – 2012Creator: Hagstrom, John
Type: Photographic image
Description:Cercidiphyllum japonicum Sieb. & Zucc. (katsura tree) winter tree form, Thornhill Library of The Morton Arboretum in background
The Morton Arboretum Annual Report, 1994 (3.67172)
Date: 1994Type: Serial
Description:This Annual Report reviews the achievements and progress of work at The Morton Arboretum during 1994.
This document can be viewed digitally or in-person. To make an in-person appointment or to request digital access, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Extent: 32 pages
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Morton' (ACCOLADE) (ACCOLADE® Japanese Elm), habit, summer (3.64334)
Date: 2007Type: Photographic image
Description:Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Morton' (ACCOLADE) (ACCOLADE® Japanese Elm), habit, summer
Ulmus americana (American Elm), habit, spring (3.64284)
Date: April 1 2009Creator: Hedborn Jr., Edward A.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Ulmus americana (American Elm), habit, spring
The Morton Arboretum Thornhill Education Center (3.6244)
Date: March 2 1992Creator: Bauer Latoza Studio
Type: Plan
Description:[Preliminary Thornhill Building design plans]
Extent: 43 sheets stapled
The Morton Arboretum Thornhill Education Center (3.6243)
Date: August 5 1992Creator: Bauer Latoza Studio
Type: Plan
Description:Bid document. Marked "Released to Map Room/ Not construction set." Includes Staging Center and Well House #2.
Extent: 169 sheets bound
The Morton Arboretum Thornhill Education Center (3.6242)
Date: 1993Creator: Bauer Latoza Studio
Type: Plan
Description:Set includes construction plans (12/31/92) and updates in 1993 for Thornhill Building, Guide Center, Outpost, new water, sanitary and storm water, electrical, and telephone work.
Extent: 185 sheets, bound, with inserted loose sheets
Know Your Arboretum: History on the Hill with Craig Johnson, Pt.2 (3.62390)
Date: March 7 2016Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
Description:Know Your Arboretum staff education session on the history of Thornhill.
Part 2 of 2
Know Your Arboretum: History on the Hill with Craig Johnson, Pt.1 (3.62389)
Date: February 29 2016Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Video
Description:Know Your Arboretum staff education session on the history of Thornhill.
Part 1 of 2
Joy Morton Memorial Building [i.e. Thornhill] for the Morton Arboretum at Lisle, Illinois (3.5545)
Date: August 5 1941Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Plan
Description:Collection has an additional, imperfect copy of 12 sheets only (lacking sheets no. 8, S-1, E-1, and E-2)
Extent: 16 sheets, stapled
Country Residence, Library Addition by Mr. Joy Morton, Lisle, Illinois (3.5539)
Date: September 1922Creator: Holabird & Root
Type: Plan
Description:Sheets numbered 1-13, 13a, 14-16 (2 sheets each ), 16b, 17 ( 2 sheets), 27, 33a, 35, 39a, 53, 55, S-1, and two without numbers.
Extent: 28 sheets, stapled plus 4 duplicate pages
Music at the Arboretum, audience watching jazz concert on Thornhill lawn (3.4444)
Date: 1987Type: Photographic image
Description:Music at the Arboretum, audience watching jazz concert on Thornhill lawn
Extent: 1 photograph
Music at the Arboretum, High Cross Road bluegrass band performance on Thornhill lawn (3.4435)
Date: 1983Type: Photographic image
Description:Music at the Arboretum, High Cross Road bluegrass band performance on Thornhill lawn, view from behind audience on lawn
Extent: 1 photograph
[Thornhill Forecourt] (3.44231)
Date: 1990sCreator: Mehaffey, Scott A.
Type: Drawing
Description:Concept drawing of the forecourt in front of the Thornhill Education Center. Includes drawing of the Raintree Fountain.
Chamber Concert at Thornhill (3.4270)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Chamber Concert at Thornhill
Extent: 1 photograph
May Watts instructing class in Thornhill classroom (3.4080)
Date: 1950sType: Photographic image
Description:May Watts instructing class in Thornhill classroom
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, raintree fountain in foreground (3.3785)
Date: 1977 – 1978Creator: Helmick, William K.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, raintree fountain in foreground
Sylvia Shaw Judson, sculptor of fountain
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Conference Center, lecture hall west end seating area (3.36464)
Date: 1940sType: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Conference Center, lecture hall west end seating area
Extent: 1 negative
Thornhill Conference Center, north entrance view from courtyard (3.36462)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Conference Center, north entrance view from courtyard
Extent: 1 negative
Thornhill Education Center north entrance with raintree fountain in courtyard (3.36387)
Date: July 1969Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center north entrance framed by spruce trees with raintree fountain in courtyard
Extent: 1 negative
Thornhill Conference Center north entrance and walkway through spruce trees, soon after completion (3.36386)
Date: 1940sType: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Conference Center north entrance and walkway through spruce trees, soon after completion
Extent: 1 negative
Thornhill Education Center, back patio (3.3438)
Creator: Helmick, William K.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, back patio
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, Reception/Audubon Hall (3.3436)
Creator: Hedrich-Blessing
Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, Reception/Audubon Hall
View directed at sliding glass windows in front of reception desk
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, Reception/Audubon Hall (3.3435)
Creator: Hedrich-Blessing
Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, Reception/Audubon Hall
View directed at windows and seating area
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, Reception/Audubon Hall (3.3433)
Date: 1960sCreator: Korling, Torkel
Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, Reception/Audubon Hall
Extent: 1 photograph
Morton Residence at Thornhill, sections of house identified as they are today (3.3432)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Morton Residence at Thornhill, sections of house identified as they are today as Thornhill Education Center including Godshalk Hall, Founder's Room, and the section demolished in 1941
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, lecture hall with audience (3.3430)
Date: 1960sCreator: Korling, Torkel
Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, lecture hall with audience
Extent: 1 photograph
Raintree Fountain, in memory of Carolyn Morton (3.3426)
Creator: Beasley, Michael
Type: Photographic image
Description:Raintree Fountain, in memory of Carolyn Morton
Outside entrance of Thornhill Education Center
Extent: 1 photograph
Raintree Fountain and visitors, outside Thornhill Education Center (3.3425)
Creator: Beach & Barnes
Type: Photographic image
Description:Raintree Fountain and visitors, outside Thornhill Education Center
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, back exterior (3.3423)
Date: after 1956Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, back exterior
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, back exterior (3.3422)
Date: after 1956Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, back exterior
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, front exterior, side view (3.3421)
Date: 1960sCreator: Korling, Torkel
Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, front exterior, side view
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, exterior, depicting Founder's Room bay (3.3420)
Date: 1960sCreator: Korling, Torkel
Type: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, exterior, depicting Founder's Room bay
Extent: 1 photograph
Thornhill Education Center, reception hall (3.3419)
Date: 1940sType: Photographic image
Description:Thornhill Education Center, reception hall
Extent: 1 photograph