Berkeley landscape architecture students visit the Gibbs residence, 2708 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates.

Abstract/Description: Image shows group of landscape architecture students from the University of California at Berkeley on the lawn of the George and Florence Gibbs residence, where the group luncheoned, located on Via Campesina on lot 9, block 1715, tract 6885 in Malaga Cove. George Gibbs Jr. (1875-1950), visible standing fourth from the right, was a landscape architect with the Olmsted Brothers from 1905-1914 and 1923-1933. Standing third from the right is the group's supervisor, Harry Whitcomb Shepherd (1890-1965), Associate Professor of Landscape Design at Berkeley from 1925-1956. As stated in the Palos Verdes Bulletin article of July 1929, "Under the direction of Mr. H.W. Shepherd and Miss Jones, of the Department of Landscape Design, eleven students from the University of California at Berkeley spent the day on June 7th studying parks and gardens at Palos Verdes Estates." The students are gathered around Katherine D. Jones (1860-1940), Berkeley faculty member and an authority on Acacia trees, sitting in a wicker chair.
Subject(s): Houses--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Gibbs residence
Gardens--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Students
Gibbs, George, Jr.
Shepherd, Harry W.
Jones, Katherine D.
Date Created: 1929-06-07
Title: Berkeley landscape architecture students visit the Gibbs residence, 2708 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates.
Name(s): Hamilton, E. Millard, architect
Anderson, builder
Gibbs, George, Jr., owner
Gibbs, Florence, owner
Date Created: 1929-06-07
Extent: 1 photographic print (b/w); 7.25 x 9 in.
Abstract/Description: Image shows group of landscape architecture students from the University of California at Berkeley on the lawn of the George and Florence Gibbs residence, where the group luncheoned, located on Via Campesina on lot 9, block 1715, tract 6885 in Malaga Cove. George Gibbs Jr. (1875-1950), visible standing fourth from the right, was a landscape architect with the Olmsted Brothers from 1905-1914 and 1923-1933. Standing third from the right is the group's supervisor, Harry Whitcomb Shepherd (1890-1965), Associate Professor of Landscape Design at Berkeley from 1925-1956. As stated in the Palos Verdes Bulletin article of July 1929, "Under the direction of Mr. H.W. Shepherd and Miss Jones, of the Department of Landscape Design, eleven students from the University of California at Berkeley spent the day on June 7th studying parks and gardens at Palos Verdes Estates." The students are gathered around Katherine D. Jones (1860-1940), Berkeley faculty member and an authority on Acacia trees, sitting in a wicker chair.
Identifier(s): 000034603 (Bar Code)
Note(s):

Date Built: 1925

Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association

Citation: Palos Verdes Bulletin, July 1929, p. 7.

PVH building permit #37; for more information on the Berkeley professors, see Online Archive of California, Finding Aids, UC Berkeley, Environmental Design Archives

Subject(s): Houses--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Gibbs residence
Gardens--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Students
Gibbs, George, Jr.
Shepherd, Harry W.
Jones, Katherine D.
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Shelf locator: PVLH.POR.35.12
Restrictions on Access: Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.
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