OTHER ID NUMBERS

ITEM

YEAR\PERIOD

DESCRIPTION

PHOTO/CAPTION

P-V-A-001

Early picture of old home

ca. 1884

Brown (sepia?) toned photo of old house, taken by Kuykendall & Smith Travelling Photographers, Santa Rosa, CA. Probably the earliest picture of the old home.  No greenhouse or barn in evidence.

P-V-A-002

Luther and Emma with their mother Olive Burbank on the porch

ca. 1884

Brown (sepia?) toned photo of old house, with Luther Burbank standing in front, his sister, Emma, standing on the porch, and his mother, Olive Ross Burbank, seated on the porch.

P-V-A-003

Old house

prior to 1890

Brown (sepia?) toned photo of old house, taken from across Santa Rosa Avenue.

P-V-A-004

Old house

after 1890

Sepia toned photo of old house after the greenhouse was built in 1890. Taken by Edgar Cherry, Photo View Artist, Santa Rosa, CA.

P-V-A-005

Luther Burbank by old house

ca. 1890's

Sepia toned photo of old house with Luther Burbank standing in front with an unidentified woman. (Note on back states that it is Emma Beeson but does not agree with other photos of her.)

P-V-A-006

Rear of home and Burbank's horse Black Belle

unknown

Black and white photo of the rear of old home with wagon and two unidentified men hitching Burbank's horse, "Black Belle."

P-V-A-007

Old House, Greenhouse, and Carriage House

ca. 1890

Black and white snapshot of old house with the greenhouse and carriage house before being covered with vines or shrubs. View from Santa Rosa Avenue and Charles Street.

View from Santa Rosa Avenue of house, greenhouse and carriage house circa 1895. Young cedar of Lebanon in foreground.

P-V-A-008

Front porch of old house

ca. 1890's

Black and white snapshot of old house showing front porch.

P-V-A-009

View of corner of Santa Rosa Avenue and Tupper Street

ca. 1890's

View of corner of Santa Rosa Avenue and Tupper Street taken from SR Ave. looking toward old county courthouse and showing picket fences and old house in the distance.

P-V-A-010

Old house with view of Tupper Street and Burbank Gardens

 

Black and white photo of the old house with a view of Tupper Street and Burbank Gardens with corner of the Carriage House visible. Shows fence that was erected to keep pedestrians from touching cactus and expanse of gardens.

P-V-A-011

View of old house looking down Santa Rosa Avenue

prior to 1906

Sepia toned photo, mounted on white, of old house looking down Santa Rosa Ave. to the south. Empty lot where new residence was built in 1906 is visible along with Santa Rosa Ave under construction.

P-V-A-012

View of old house and new greenhouse

1916

Black and white photo of old house covered with vines. New greenhouse is in view. Taken by Shaw of Third Street Gallery, Santa Rosa.

P-V-A-013

Old house covered in vines

1916

Black and white photo of old house covered with vines. Palm trees are seen growing in front.

P-V-A-014

Old house covered with vines and fence

1920

Black and white photo of old house covered with vines and box-
wood fence in front along walk. Black and white copy of postcard captioned: "The Burbank Old Home, Santa Rosa, Cal."

P-V-A-015

View from Tupper Street looking toward Charles Street

early 1900's

Black and white photo of the view from Tupper Street looking toward Charles Street. Shows expanse of Santa Rosa gardens along picket fence. Carriage House can be seen in the background. Burbank's portrait is in the lower left corner.
Copy of postcard titled: "2430 - Burbank's Experimental Grounds at Santa Rosa, CA." Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-016

View of the gardens along Santa Rosa Avenue f

1930s

Black and white photo of view north of the gardens along Santa Rosa Avenue. Old house, greenhouse and Carriage House in far distant background.
a. black and white, 4 x 5 1/2" - located in cabinet.
b. black and white, 5 x 7" - located in cabinet.
c. negative - for negative see 00.059.0094.

P-V-A-017

Gardens along Santa Rosa Avenue

1930s

Black and white photo of view north of the gardens along Santa Rosa Avenue. Old house, greenhouse and Carriage House in background. Blooming flowers in foreground. Copy of postcard captioned: "Original Home and Garden of Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, California." Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-018

View of Santa Rosa gardens and old house with picture of young Burbank

1900

Black and white photo of view of the Santa Rosa gardens and old house, greenhouse and Carriage House in background. Oval of young Burbank is in lower right corner. Copy of postcard captioned: "Green Houses and Residence of Luther Burbank, the world reknowned horticulturist. Santa Rosa, California."

P-V-A-019

Old house, greenhouse, and Carriage house

1900

Black and white photo of the old house, greenhouse and Carriage House and gardens.

P-V-A-020

Back door of old house

unknown

Black and white photo of the back door of old house. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-021

Cedar of Lebanon tree

1930's

Black and white photo of the Cedar of Lebanon Tree. Note on back reads: "Cedar of Lebanon. He planted this tree sent to him from Lebanon and requested that he be buried under the branches." Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-022

Memorial Gardens Toward Santa Rosa Ave

 

Black and white photo looking toward Santa Rosa Avenue and entrance gate. Caption: "In The Luther Burbank Gardens, Santa Rosa, Calif." Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-023

View of gardens, house, and Cedar of Lebanon

1930s

Black and white photo gardens in foreground, house to right and Cedar of Lebanon visible. Caption on postcard: "Cedar of Lebanon in Santa Rosa Where Luther Burbank is buried." Note on back, un-
identified, states that the tree grew from a seed sent to him from Lebenon (sic). Located in cabinet. (see 84.7)

P-V-A-024

Copy of a postcard

unknown

Black and white photo, a copy of postcard (P-V-A-23). Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-025

Old house, greenhouse, and carriage house

1927

Black and white snapshot of old house, greenhouse and carriage house with gardens in foreground looking north to property. Note awning at window - probably taken shortly after Mrs. Burbank renovated in 1927.

P-V-A-026

Gardens with old house and carriage house

1940's

Sepia toned postcard showing gardens with old house and rear of carriage house taken after fire in the carriage house in 1937. Caption on postcard: "Burbank Gardens, Santa Rosa, Calif." Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-027

Aerial view of gardens with old house, greenhouse, and Carriage house

1940

Sepia toned postcard showing aerial view of gardens with old house, greenhouse and rear of Carriage House in background. Taken after a fire in the Carriage House - date unknown. Seed house in the rear of the Carriage House dates picture after the Stark Brothers takeover.

Caption: "Luther Burbank Gardens, Santa Rosa, California".

Located in the cabinet.

P-V-A-028 a, b, c

View of old house and green house

1940

Sepia - toned snapshot (fading) of view of old house and greenhouse and small areas of gardens in foreground.

House, greenhouse and portion of gardens in foreground circa 1940. Large cedar of Lebanon on left.

P-V-A-029

Rear of greenhouse

1920

Black and white glossy copy showing the rear of the greenhouse surrounded by untamed garden growth.

Caption in lower right corner: Burbank Gardens, Santa Rosa, California 11593 Laws. Insert in left hand corner "The kiss of the sun for pardon, etc".

P-V-A-030

Ariel view of Santa Rosa gardens

1940

Aerial view of Santa Rosa gardens probably in the early 1940's.
Home and Greenhouse and Carriage House in background. Note seed house built by Stark Brothers.

P-V-A-031

Sales Office at original location

1913

Picture of Sales Office at original location on Santa Rosa Avenue and Tupper Street. Constructed in 1913. Later moved east on Tupper Street. (see P-V-A-32)

Moved to Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI in 1928.

P-V-A-032

Garden Sales Office

1928

Black and white snapshot of Garden Sales Office after removel East on Tupper St. from the corner of Santa Rosa Avenue and Tupper Street.

Office was moved in 1928 to Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI.

P-V-A-034

Kitchen

1960

Black and white snapshot identified by Mrs. Burbank of the North Wall of the Kitchen.

P-V-A-034

Kitchen

1960

Black and white photograph of Kitchen. View north including cabinet and small table with breadbox on top.

P-V-A-035

Kitchen and sink

1960

Black and white snapshot of the sink and East Wall of the Kitchen. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-035

Kitchen

1960

Black and white photograph of Kitchen. East wall, sink with utensils hanging above and door.

P-V-A-035

Kitchen

1960

Black and white photograph of Kitchen. East wall, sink with utensils hanging above and door.

P-V-A-036

Kitchen

1960

Black and white 4x5 photograph of south wall of kitchen with early kitchen cabinet.

P-V-A-036

Kitchen

1960

Black and white photograph of Kitchen. South wall with dilly and white boxy appliance with pitchers and utensils on pegged rack. A and B are same view.

P-V-A-037

Greenhouse

1960

Black and white 4x5 photograph of East end of green house in 1960. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-037

Greenhouse

1960

Black and white photograph of greenhouse and courtyard. A and B are same view.

P-V-A-038

Work room of green house

1960

Black and white snapshot of work room of greenhouse in 1960.
Located in dresser.

P-V-A-038

Greenhouse Interior

1960

Black and white photograph of greenhouse interior including black stove.

P-V-A-039

Upstairs hall and built-in cabinet

1960

Black and white 4x5 snapshot of built-in cabinet in upstairs hall. Identified by Mrs. Burbank as made from Royal walnut wood.

P-V-A-039

Hallway Cabinet

1960

Black and white photograph of hallway cabinet.

P-V-A-040

East bedroom showing bed

1960

Black and white photograph of East Bedroom showing bed, taken in 1960.

P-V-A-040

East Bedroom

1960

Black and white photograph of east bedroom. View of bed (78.001.0047).

P-V-A-041

East bedroom

1960

Black and white 4x5 photograph of South wall of East bedroom, taken in 1960.

P-V-A-041

East Bedroom

1960

Black and white photograph of east bedroom. View of E. Burbank's roll top desk. A and B are same view.

P-V-A-042

Middle bedroom

1960

A black and white photograph of the north wall of the middle bedroom. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-043

Front bedroom

1960

Black and white photograph of west wall of front bedroom showing walnut what-not shelf. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-043

West Bedroom

1960

Black and white photograph of west bedroom of whatnot with closed cabinet bottom and knickknacks on shelves.

P-V-A-044

Front bedroom of old home

1960

A black and white photograph of South wall of front bedroom displaying chairs from Burbank's Massachusetts home.

P-V-A-044

West Bedroom

1960

Black and white photograph of west bedroom south alcove view of one of Olive's rockers, chair, and marble-topped heater.

P-V-A-045

Back bedroom of old house

1960

A black and white photograph of the west wall of back bedroom displaying walnut marble-topped dresser.

P-V-A-045

East Bedroom

1960

Black and white photograph of east bedroom view of marble-topped dresser (without fruit handles) and with mirror above. Items on top. A and B are same view.

P-V-A-046

Parlor and desk in old house

1960

Black and white snapshot of Parlor (Library) showing east wall with carved walnut desk and "Peace Be Unto This House" motto made by Burbank's mother.

P-V-A-046

Front Parlor

1960

Black and white photograph of front parlor. View of desk and door to kitchen with "Peace be unto this House" needlepoint..

P-V-A-047

Parlor and fireplace in old house

1960

Black and white snapshot of north wall of parlor showing fireplace and colored glass collection. Fireplace mantle is made with Royal Walnut wood. Staffordshire dogs. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-047

Parlor and fireplace in old house

1960

Black and white snapshot of north wall of parlor showing fireplace and colored glass collection. Staffordshire dogs.

P-V-A-048

Parlor showing double doors to Music room

1960

Black and white snapshot of southeast corner of parlor showing double doors with walnut inset leading to Music Room. Boot chest and 2 small walnut chairs from Mass. home.

P-V-A-048

Parlor showing double doors to Music room

1960

Black and white snapshot of southeast corner of parlor showing double doors with walnut inset leading to Music Room. Boot chest and 2 small walnut chairs from Mass. home. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-049

Music room with walnut sofa and desk

1960

Black and white snapshot of south wall of Music Room with walnut sofa and Burbank's walnut desk. Burbank's desk, marble-topped stand. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-049

Music room with walnut sofa and desk

1960

Black and white snapshot of south wall of Music Room with walnut sofa and Burbank's walnut desk. Burbank's desk, marble-topped stand.

P-V-A-050

Music Room

1960

Black and white snapshot showing stairway in east wall of Music Room. Also cut glass door into dining room and walnut bookcase or Royal Walnut. Identified by Mrs. Burbank. Negative also.

P-V-A-050

Music Room

1960

Black and white snapshot showing stairway in east wall of Music Room. Also cut glass door into dining room and walnut bookcase or Royal Walnut. FDR drawing. Identified by Mrs. Burbank. Negative also.

P-V-A-051

Dining Room

1960

Black and white snapshot of east wall of dining room showing fireplace and copper utensils. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-051

Dining Room

1960

Black and white snapshot of east wall of dining room showing fireplace and copper utensils. Sideboard, desk, stool, and lamp. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-052

Diining room leading to patio

1960

Black and white snapshot of south wall of Dining Room showing doors leading to patio. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-052

Dining Room

1960

Black and white snapshot of south wall of dining room with corner cabinet and oval braided rug and small chest with lid.

P-V-A-053

Dining Room showing table and chairs

1960

Black and white snapshot of northeast corner of Dining Room showing walnut dining chairs and table with red Spanish leather and carved walnut sideboard. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-053

Dining Room

1960

Black and white snapshot of northwest view of table, china cabinet, sideboard and chandelier.

P-V-A-054

Dining room showing glass door to Music room

1960

Black and white snapshot of west wall of Dining Room showing colored cut glass door leading into Music Room. Light fixture from German Exhibit at 1915 San Francisco Exposition. Identified by Mrs. Burbank.

P-V-A-054

Dining Room

1960

Black and white snapshot of west wall of dining room - corner cabinet, door, table.

P-V-A-055

East Bedroom

1978

Framed color photo of east bedroom with bed (originally thought to be Burbank's bed, but later determined otherwise.)

P-V-A-055

Music Room

1960

Black and white snapshot of west wall of music room - Burbank's desk, square piano, large daisy patterned sofa, vitrine.

P-V-A-056

Hallway

unknown

Framed color photo of hallway from east bedroom showing walnut dresser.

P-V-A-056

East Bedroom

1960

Black and white snapshot of east bedroom including single bed, double windows, chest

P-V-A-057

Middle Bedroom

1978

Framed color photo of small middle bedroom. Located in 4th drawer.

P-V-A-058

View of front bedroom in old house.

1977

Framed photo of view of bed and quilt in front bedroom, 1977. Quilt is white with colored hexagonal pattern.

P-V-A-060

Burbank's gardens looking west

1926

Glossy photo of Burbank's gardens looking west. Note vines growing on Carriage House. Good view of Paradox Walnut. For negative see 00.059.0096. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-062

Memorial Garden

1960

Black and white photo of Memorial Garden after completion showing sundial in center and paths leading from it. House and Carriage House are in background. For negative see 00.059.0097.

P-V-A-063

Gardens and Carriage House

1930's

Copy of a photograph of the gardens showing the Carriage House with cupula and Paradox Walnut tree towering on east side of building, fully grown. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-064

Cedar of Lebanon tree

1930's

Snapshot of the Cedar of Lebanon tree. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-065

Carriage House with Cactus garden, and view of cupola

1908

Two black and white photos, and negative, of the Carriage House with cactus garden in foreground and a good view of the cupola and hay loft without shed on east side. Both copies and negative located in cabinet.

P-V-A-066

Carriage House, Cactus garden, and new residence

1908

Two black and white photos, and negative, of the Carriage House, cactus garden, and new residence with a good view of the cupola and shed under hay loft.

P-V-A-067

Memorial Gardens

1960

Color photo of Memorial Gardens after dedication showing walkway around Greenhouse and house in background.

P-V-A-068

Memorial Gardens

1960

Color photo of Memorial Gardens after dedication showing front of Greenhouse and Carriage House in background.

Greenhouse during dedication of Memorial Garden in 1960.

P-V-A-069

Old house covered with vines

1906

Black and white photo of old house covered with vines and showing a palm tree on the front lawn. Photo index card says "similar to 13 but taken at later date" (not sure what this indicates). Located in dresser.
See Accession Number 91.6.5 of sepia toned copy of same photo.

P-V-A-069

Old house covered with vines

1906

Sepia toned photo of old house covered with vines and showing a palm tree on the front lawn. Photo index card says "similar to 13 but taken at later date" (not sure what this indicates). Located in dresser.
See Accession Number 79.1.869 for black and white copy of same photo.

P-V-A-070

Burbank gardens prior to dedication to Memorial Gardens

ca. 1950s

Black and white snapshot of Burbank gardens prior to being dedicated as Memorial Gardens, taken by Joe Sweeney of Santa Rosa Police Department.
For negative see 00.059.0098.

P-V-A-071

Burbank gardens prior to dedication to Memorial Gardens

ca. 1950s

Black and white snapshot of Burbank gardens prior to being dedicated as Memorial Gardens, showing wide paths between rambling flower beds looking north. For negative see 00.059.0099.

P-V-A-072

Burbank gardens prior to dedication to Memorial Gardens

ca. 1950s

Black and white snapshot of Burbank gardens prior to being dedicated as Memorial Gardens, showing wide paths between rambling flower beds and watering can in pathway. For negative see 00.059.0100.

P-V-A-073

Back entrance to house

ca. 1950s

Black and white snapshot of back entrance to house showing kitchen entrance and gate to patio. For negative see 00.059.0101.

P-V-A-074

Burbank home showing mailbox and kitchen door

ca. 1950s

Black and white snapshot of Burbank home showing mailbox and kitchen door (northern exposure). For negative see 00.059.0102.

P-V-A-075

Burbank home from Carriage house

ca. 1950's

Black and white snapshot of Burbank home looking west from Carriage House driveway. Laundry tree can be seen parallel to driveway.
For negative see 00.059.0103.

P-V-A-076

Memorial Garden prior to dedication

prior to 1960

Polaroid black and white snapshot of Memorial Garden prior to dedication showing brick path and sundial covered with a shroud.

P-V-A-077

Memorial garden prior to dedication

prior to 1960

Polaroid black and white snapshot of Memorial Garden prior to dedication showing screening and Cedar of Lebanon tree in background.

P-V-A-078

Plaque erected in Burbank Gardens

1938

Black and white photo of a plaque erected by the Santa Rosa 20-30 club in the Burbank Gardens.

P-V-A-079

Cedar of Lebanon tree

unknown

Evening view of Cedar of Lebanon tree lighted for carol singing at Christmas with choir singing under a canopy and spectators seated in folding chairs.

P-V-A-080

Carriage House stairs and patio

ca. 1950's

Black and white photo of the Carriage House stairs and patio with Camperdown elm in full view and a beautiful Chinese jar at its base.

P-V-A-081

Carriage House

early 1930's

Black and white photo of the Carriage House, looking north..

View of carriage house and greenhouse from the south circa 1930. Note cedar of Lebanon on left and Paradox walnut on right.

P-V-A-082

Editorial office

unknown

Black and white photo of the editorial office at corner of Santa Rosa Avenue and Tupper Street.

P-V-A-083

Editorial office, old house, and greenhouse

ca. 1915

Black and white photo of the editorial office, old house and greenhouse..

P-V-A-084

Front walk and porch of old house

ca. 1904-08

Black and white photo of old house with hedge along the front walk and the porch covered with ivy.

P-V-A-085

Aerial view of the Santa Rosa Gardens

1940's

Color transparency of aerial view of Santa Rosa gardens. Color plate No. 1..

P-V-A-086

Aerial view of Santa Rosa gardens

ca. 1950

Color transparency of aerial view of Santa Rosa gardens. Color plate No. 1.

P-V-A-087

Amaranthus "Chenille Plant" in Santa Rosa gardens

ca. 1950

Color transparency of Santa Rosa garden showing Amaranthus "Chenille Plant". Color plate No. 2.

P-V-A-088

Amaranthus in late summer

ca. 1950

Color transparency of Santa Rosa garden in late summer showing Amaranthus. Color plate No. 2.

P-V-A-089

Celosias growing in Greehouse bed

ca. 1950

Color transparency of Santa Rosa garden showing Celosias growing in bed in greenhouse. Color plate No. 3.

P-V-A-090

Shasta Daisies growing in Santa Rosa Gardens

1953 (?)

Color transparency of Santa Rosa garden showing Shasta Daisies growing in bed in front. Color plate No. 6..

P-V-A-092

Aerial view of Burbank's Santa Rosa Gardens

early 1950's

Two photos of aerial view of Burbank's Santa Rosa garden looking north showing flower beds.

P-V-A-093

View of Santa Rosa Garden

1932-33

Sepia photo, general view of Santa Rosa garden looking north during a Burpee operation.

P-V-A-094

Men under Luther Burbank Garden Welcoming Sign

1932-33

Sepia photo of two unidentified men standing under a large archway sign which reads, "Luther Burbank Garden visitors welcome" during W.A. Burpee operation in the gardens.

P-V-A-095

Mrs. Burbank and gentlemen amidst flower beds

unknown

Sepia photo of Mrs. Burbank and two unidentified men (same as those in P-V-A-94) standing amidst flower beds in the gardens.

P-V-A-096

Mrs. Burbank and gentlemen under Welcome sign

unknown

Sepia photo of Mrs. Burbank and two unidentified men (taken at same time as P-V-A-94) standing under archway sign "Luther Burbank's Garden Visitors Welcome."

P-V-A-097

Flower Beds in Burbank Gardens

1932-33

Sepia photo of flower beds, looking north. Cedar of Lebanon tree and Monkey tree are visible in background. Taken during a Burpee operation.

P-V-A-098

Flower beds in Burbank Gardens

1932-33

Sepia photo of flower beds, looking northwest toward Santa Rosa Avenue. Taken during a Burpee operation.

P-V-A-099

Cedar of Lebanon and Monkey trees

1932-33

Black and white postcard of Cedar of Lebanon and Monkey trees with house and greenhouse in view; flower bed in foreground. Taken during a Burpee operation. From J.B. Keil Collection.

P-V-A-100

Santa Rosa Gardens

1932-33

Black and white postcard of Santa Rosa gardens with visitors standing under archway sign which reads, "Luther Burbank's Garden Visitors Welcome." Taken during a Burpee operation.

P-V-A-101

Visitors in front of Greenhouse

1932-33

Nitrate negative of visitors in front of greenhouse with flower bed in foreground. Taken during a Burpee operation. Bunya Bunya (monkey puzzle tree) and cedar of Lebanon in background. J.B. Keil Collection.

P-V-A-101

Visitors in front of Greenhouse

1932-33

Copies of nitrate negative of visitors in front of greenhouse with flower bed in foreground. Taken during a Burpee operation. Bunya Bunya (monkey puzzle tree) and cedar of Lebanon in background. J.B. Keil Collection.

P-V-A-102

Visitors in front of Greenhouse.

1932-33

Glossy postcard of visitors in front of greenhouse with people near the south side of the greenhouse (similar to P-V-A-101). Taken during a Burpee Seed Co. operation.

P-V-A-102

Visitors in front of Greenhouse

1932-33

Nitrate negative of visitors in front of greenhouse with people near the south side of the greenhouse (similar to P-V-A-101). Taken during a Burpee Seed Co. operation.

P-V-A-102

Visitors in front of Greenhouse

1932-33

Copies of nitrate negative of visitors in front of greenhouse with people near the south side of the greenhouse (similar to P-V-A-101). Taken during a Burpee Seed Co. operation.

P-V-A-103

Flower beds along fence at Burbank Gardens

1932-33

Nitrate negative of flower bed along picket fence in Burbank garden (cannot discern type of flowers). Taken during a Burpee Seed Co. operation. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-103

Flower beds along fence at Burbank Gardens

1932-33

Copies of nitrate negative of flower bed along picket fence in Burbank garden (cannot discern type of flowers). Taken during a Burpee Seed Co. operation. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-104

Cement mixer and stones

1932-33

Negative of cement mixer and stones for wall or greenhouse. Taken during a Burpee Seed Co. operation. (Small negative only). Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-105

Entrance leading to Carriage House

1932-33

Negative of what appears to be the entrance leading to the Carriage House. Taken during a Burpee Seed Co. operation. (Small negative only).

P-V-A-106

Walkway to Burbank Garden

1932-33

Negative of what appears to be a view of the walkway in Burbank Garden; Cedar of Lebanon in background. Taken during a Burpee Seed Co. operation. (Small negative only).

P-V-A-107

Greenhouse and Burbank home

1932-33

Black and white postcard of view of greenhouse and Burbank home with flower beds in foreground. Negative also. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-108

Burbank garden with bed of daisies

1953

Black and white photo of birds-eye view of Burbank garden with bed of daisies in center flower bed. Negative also. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-109

Garden with visitors near Greenhouse

1953

Black and white photo of garden, looking north, with visitors near greenhouse. Negative also. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-110

Flower bed at entrance to Burbank gardens

1953

Black and white snapshot of flower circle bed and entrance on Santa Rosa Avenue. Negative also. Located in cabinet.

P-V-A-111

View of garden beds

unknown

Black and white snapshot of view of garden beds looking north.

P-V-A-112

Blooming circle garden bed inBurbank gardens

unknown

Snapshot showing view, looking south, of blooming circle garden bed in Burbank garden.

P-V-A-113

Blooming garden bed in Burbank gardens

unknown

View of blooming circle garden bed, looking north, in Burbank garden.

P-V-A-114

View of Burbank garden

unknown

View of Burbank garden, looking north, with blooming circle daisies in background.

P-V-A-117

Summer view of garden and beds

unknown

Late summer view of garden circle and surrounding beds, looking north.

P-V-A-118

Late summer view of garden

unknown

Black and white - no negative available. Late summer view, looking east, of garden.

P-V-A-119

Sign to Burbank Gardens

1940

View of sign along sidewalk on Santa Rosa Avenue.

P-V-A-120

View of Santa Rosa Avenue and sign to Burbank home

unknown

View of Santa Rosa Avenue, looking north, with sign to Burbank home on left along sidewalk.

P-V-A-121

Carriage House and Seed House

1940's

View of Seed House adjoining Carriage House.

P-V-A-122

Carriage House and Seed House covered in vines

1940's

View of Carriage and Seed House covered with vines.

P-V-A-123

View of pathway along Greenhouse

1940's

View of pathway along Greenhouse looking north with Tupper Street home in background.

P-V-A-124

Mr. Keil and two visitors near garden circle.

1948

Mr. Keil and two visitors near garden circle, car in background at entrance.

P-V-A-125

Mr. Keil amidst flower bed in garden

1948

View of Mr. Keil and UID vistor amidst flower bed in garden. 2x3 color copy from Harold's, Reseda, CA.

P-V-A-126

Japanese Maple and house

unknown

View of Japanese Maple and house in the background. Colored snapshot taken from northwest corner of property by J.B.Keil. Leaves are red.

P-V-A-127

Walkway from greenhouse

unknown

Walkway from greenhouse showing wood gate closing off Mrs. Burbank's private area. New residence can be seen in background. Colored snapshot taken by J.B. Keil Collection.

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Santa Rosa garden looking toward Santa Rosa Avenue

1950's

View of Santa Rosa garden looking toward Santa Rosa Avenue just prior to development of memorial garden in the late 1950's. Shows circular flower bed and garden entrance surrounded by mature trees. Taken by J.B. Keil.

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Garden flower beds in color

unknown

Garden flower beds in color. Santa Rosa garden - Cedar of Lebanon in background. Beautiful colored snapshot of flowers in full bloom taken by J.B. Keil.

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Old house

1916

Old house, vine covered, showing palm tree and sun dial in front. Mounted on brown board.

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Crowd at dedication of Memorial gardens

1959

Crowd at dedication of memorial gardens. Colored snapshot made from a slide in the Keil Collection.

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City welcome sign

1955

Wooden sign erected by city welcoming visitors. Black and white copy of photo in possession of Audrey Herman, Sonoma County Library.

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Carriage house stained glass window

unknown

Black and white copy of photo of medieval lady stained glass window in the carriage house. Connot locate history of window. Probably placed there in 1930s. Copy made for LBH&G by Audrey Herman, Sonoma County Library.

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Colored print of slide showing Seed House covered with red roses

unknown

Colored print of slide showing seed house covered with red roses. From J.B. Keil Collection.

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Flowering Tree in SR Gardens

1940-1949

Black and white snapshot of Flowering tree in SR gardens probably taken along SR ave. From J.B. Keil Collection.

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J.B. Keil Pruning Trees back of Greenhouse

1938

Black and white snapshot of J.B. Keil pruning trees back of Greenhouse.

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J.B. Keil and woman pruning trees.

1938

Black and white snapshot of woman and J.B. Keil pruning trees . From J.B. Keil Collection.

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J.B. Keil among Poppy fields in SR garden

unknown

Black and white snapshot of J.B. Keil among Poppy fields in SR Garden. From J.B. Keil Collection.

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Circular Flower bed in SR Garden

1938

Black and white snapshot of Circular Flower Bed in SR Garden.

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Genearl view of Garden Beds in SR

1938

Black and white snapshot of genearl view of garden beds in SR. From J.B. Keil Collection.

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View of Garden Beds in SR Gardens

1938

Black and white snapshot of view of garden beds in SR garden. From J.B. Keil Collection.

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Flower Beds in SR Gardens

1938

Black and white snapshot of flower beds in SR Gardens. From the J.B. Keil Collection.

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Flower Beds and Mulberry Tree in SR Gardens

1938

Black and white snapshot of flower beds in foreground Mulberry tree in background in SR Gardens.

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Bricked back of Greenhouse

1938

Black and white snapshot of bricked back of Greenhouse. From J.B. Keil Collection.

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View of greenhouse, carriage house, and old office from south $30

unknown

View of greenhouse, carriage house, and old office from south (Charles St.) Shows gardens.

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Rear of House with Burbank & Emma

1905?

Burbank and Emma in profile seated outside of Burbank's office at the back of the cottage. Emma is seated on a bent wood chair. Burbank is on bench. House is covered with vines and hidden by trees.

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Cottage with Wooden Walkway

1905?

Photo shows Santa Rosa cottage directly from west. Shows a wooden walk up to front door. Lace curtains in windows and wooden front door, screen door open.

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House Photo

04/16/1963

Mounted photo of cottage, carriage house, cedar of lebanon, and bunya bunya. #546 EDDY. Note on reverse states that image was made from a negative of Ralph Eddy.

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View of cottage, greenhouse, carriage house and gardens

unknown

View of cottage, greenhouse, carriage house and gardens in black and white unmailed postcard. Gardens in foreground show sections separated by pipe. Paradox walnut towers over carriage house. Blurred section at monkey puzzle tree and front of house. No photographer information. May have been taken by sender. On reverse in pen: Luther Burbank's old home at Santa Rosa California. He is buried under the tree in the left fore ground [sic. cedar of Lebanon barely visible] of this picture. The flowers shown are what he cultivated viz.: amaranthus combustion, (a rare[?] flower plant); blue flowers are blue petunias and the striped corn, rainbow corn. In pencil: O.J. Cuup 1924 Mishawaka Ave S.B.

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Photo of Santa Rosa Ave Entrance

unknown

Photo of Santa Rosa Ave entrance and gardens

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Photo of Gardens from the South

unknown

Photo of gardens from the south

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Photo of Gardens looking Northwest

unknown

Photo taken from center of gardens looking northwest.

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Photo of Gardens looking North

unknown

Photo of gardens looking north.

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Photo of Garden Circle and Mulberry

unknown

Photo of garden circle and Mulberry tree.

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Photo of Grounds with Cedar & Cottage

unknown

Photo of grounds including cedar of Lebannon and cottage.

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Mounted postcard

unknown

Mounted postcard - echin?

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Snapshot of cottage from south

unknown

Snapshot of cottage from the south.

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Man under Luther Burbank Garden Sign Photo

1932?

Photo in brown tones of young man wearing jacket, pants, and long socks standing beneath LB Garden sign: "Visitors Welcome". Camera is slung across his chest. A6 stamped on reverse in light blue ink.