Author Archives: Planting Fields Foundation
The Olmsted Brothers at Planting Fields
Photo of the original beech tree on the West Lawn. Mattie Edwards Hewitt, c. 1922......Read More
Apr
The Beech Copse on the East Lawn
Located on the Planting Fields East Lawn, a copse, or thicket, of beech trees once.....Read More
Apr
Modern Art, Modern Women: The Armory Show and Mai Coe
Most art historical accounts credit New York’s legendary 1913 International Exhibition of Modern Art—better known.....Read More
Mar
Reflections on the Great Bird Blind Debate
The whimsical bird blinds created by David Brooks and Mark Dion in Planting Field’s bird.....Read More
Feb
From the Planting Fields Foundation Archives
Although we might think of Planting Fields as a peaceful and quiet respite from the.....Read More
Jan
The West Portico Restoration Concludes in Time for Spring
Planting Fields is a triumph of Gilded Age design and a manifestation of a time.....Read More
Jan
West Portico Restoration Progress Report
The restoration of the West Portico of Coe Hall has made great progress since the.....Read More
Dec
Restoration of the West Portico Begins at Planting Fields in August
The West Portico of Coe Hall is one of the most striking architectural features at Planting Fields,.....Read More
Aug
The Great Bird Blind Debate at Planting Fields
W.R. Coe, who along with his wife Mai Coe, was the creator of Planting Fields,.....Read More
Jun
Preservation of the Buffalo Mural: A Conversation with the Conservators
It has been inspiring to see organizations around the country sharing their stories throughout the.....Read More
May