July 1, 2022

The San Francisco Peninsula’s Great Estates: Part II

Streatfield, David C. (2012). The San Francisco Peninsula’s Great Estates: Part II. Eden, 15(2), 1 – 17.

Abstract

This article discusses the landscaping of American country estates built in late 19th century in San Francisco Peninsula. These estates are mentioned to have been influenced by the growing popularity of gardening in Europe. Andrew Jackson, America's first landscape architecture practitioner, is cited for promoting garden styles derived from English precedents. Some of the noteworthy estates built during the first three decades of 20th century are also described like New Place and Green Gables.

Keywords

Landscape Gardening; Country Homes; Gardening; Landscape Architecture; Europe; Jackson, Andrew