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Columbus (Ga.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Alomar house and garden photographs and landscape architecture drawing

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS550
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs and a landscape architectural drawing that provide details of the house and garden of the Alomar property in Columbus, Georgia. The images highlight the development of the garden and special areas such as the daffodil fields, pond, and tea house. The photographs are mounted and include copies of notes written by Stephen Howard. Of special interest is a preliminary landscape plan of the Alomar property drawn by Atlanta architect, William C. Pauley.

Dates: 1932-1993, undated

Alomar house and gardens records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1300
Scope and Contents The bulk of this collection consists of loose scrapbook pages documenting the Alomar house and gardens in Columbus, Georgia, assembled by Stephen Howard. The scrapbook includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, tour programs, and publications regarding garden tours and garden club activities. Multiple organizations are represented, particularly The Garden Club of Georgia and the Charter Garden Club, along with various flower show programs. Of special note is correspondence from...
Dates: 1922-2017, undated