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10 DARWIN D. MARTIN HOUSE // CULTURAL LANDSCAPE REPORT 185. Month by month diagram of Floricycle bloom / seasonal interest. 12 pages. 186. Northern portion of Floricycle unit pattern visible in this spring photo, c. 1933. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 187. Land adjacent to the historic property has been acquired and altered to support the contemporary use as a house museum, 2014. 188. The Greatbatch Pavilion as seen from the Martin House main entry walk, 2014. 189. The loss of historic plant materials is striking in this set of Summit Terrace/Lawn photographs (top 1923, bottom 2014). The Martin House verandah roof is highlighted for comparison. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 190. For treatment purposes, the area in yellow is referred to as the “interpretive core”. 191. The interior courtyard garden is a prime candidate for restoration due to the simplified plant palette. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 192. This elevation drawing shows plant massing and important spatial relationships of the historic designed landscape. 193. The “Copper Beech” (Fagus sylvatica atropurpurea group) is the lone surviving historic vegetative feature within the historic core. 194. This period photograph includes plants that can be identified (honeysuckle), but does not indicate the location within the designed landscape. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 195. Alternatively, this photograph (ca. 1906) of the rear fountain wall includes vegetative material that appears to be one plant (Aristolochia) but original design documents specify another similar plant (Celastrus). University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 196. Diagram of planting character along a foreground transect of the historic property. Plants shown represent example compatible species. 197. Diagram of planting character along a middle-ground transect of the historic property. Plants shown represent example compatible species. 198. Diagram of planting character along a background transect of the historic property. Plants shown represent example compatible species. 199. Annotated photograph (1923) of the Summit Terrace (looking north from Summit Terrace toward Barton wall), showing significance and visual prominence of on-site tree canopy within the landscape. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 200. Contemporary photograph showing potential visual influence of missing tree canopy on existing site. Note, the point of view has shifted to the Summit Lawn. 201. Both street and on-site deciduous shade trees were a significant feature of the historic landscape. The Jewett Frontage included large expanses of shade. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 202. Street and site trees were also an important contrast to the distinct horizontally of the architectural design. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives (The Museum of Modern Art / Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York). 203. This ca. 1906 photograph (of the conservatory shows the detail of vine trellis wire panels along the pergola. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 204. By ca. 1915 much of the vine cover was mature and readily apparent over many features on the property, including the Martin House (north unit-room facade shown) and pergola (right side of frame). 205. Plan showing areas documented to historically include vine plant material on structures (building or trellis). Priority areas for treatment have been identified. 206. No specific documentation for urn plantings has been found. This ca. 1906 photograph shows characteristic plant material within urns through the Period of Significance. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 207. Bleeding Canker is a potentially lethal disease in European Beech trees, often identifiable by wet, sappy material on “wounds” in the trunk. 208. A specialized turf design may be appropriate for areas that will receive tour traffic. Photo of left shows example reinforced geo-grid. Map indicated suggested areas for reinforcement. 209. The existing site with the preferred entry route indicated for all visitors to the property (to visitor center). 210. The entry route to the visitor center with interpretive signage along pathway. 211. View from paved plaza area in front of Greatbatch Pavillion (visitor center), south toward Jewett Parkway. 212. Accent lighting at historic properties is typically not recommended but can be done tastefully and utilized for programmatic purposes rather than nightly lighting. Photo: Government House, Guernsey, UK. 213. Three distinct street lighting fixtures were documented through the Period of Significance. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 214. Northern portion of Floricycle unit pattern visible in this spring photo, c. 1933. University Archives, State University of New York at Buffalo, MS_22.5 215. View of the Barton House verandah from the Summit Terrace, ca. 1930. 216. View of the Barton House verandah from the Summit Terrace, 2014. 217. Treatment Plan List of Figures