Schuyler N. Nolan Landscape Architectural Records DADA 008

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1 Ball State University Bracken Library, Room 210 Muncie, IN Phone: Fax: DADA 008 Title: Creator: Schuyler N. Nolan Inclusive Dates: Extent: 4.9 cu. ft. Containers: 1 flat file drawer, 1 OVC box, 1 manuscript box Language of Materials: Materials entirely in English. Preferred Citation:, Drawings and Documents Archive, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries Biographical Note: Schuyler Nicholas Nolan ( ) was born at Monroe City, Indiana. His father was a parttime barber and part-time gardener. After graduating from high school in 1912, he moved to South Bend and then Chicago, where he completed the Chicago Technical School mechanical drafting course. From the end of the First World War until 1930, he did residential landscape work in Danville, Peoria, Elgin, and River Forest, Illinois. In the 1930s, he was employed by the Indianapolis Parks Department ( ) and the Indiana State Highway Commission ( ), and he was landscape architect for the Indianapolis Home Shows of 1933, 1934, 1937, and Except for a short period during WWII, Nolan ran a single-person landscape architecture practice in Indianapolis from 1937 until his retirement in He also owned and operated a plant nursery (Amherst Nurseries) in Nora, Indiana, Sources: Materials in the collection Schuyler N. Nolan Sandra Halley, 28 August 1987 Historical Note:

2 Page 2 Scope and Contents: The collection consists of records pertaining to Schuyler N. Nolan s landscape architecture practice in Indianapolis, It includes landscape and garden plans for 56 projects of various types: private homes and estates, banks, insurance companies, schools, and churches. Among the commercial clients are Glendale Shopping Center, L. S. Ayres & Co., and Indiana National Bank. Nolan also did work for Washington Park Cemetery and the 1937 Indianapolis Home Show. Residential clients include William C. Griffith Jr., Robert C. McDermond, and Mrs. J. K. Lilly. Most of the projects are located in Indianapolis and surrounding communities. Projects outside the Indianapolis area are the Floyd J. Bailey estate in Peru, Indiana, and the Mariemont Apartments in Cincinnati. Conditions Governing Access: This collection is open for research. Copyright Notice: Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Drawings and Documents Archive, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Drawings and Documents Archive. Custodial History: The Schuyler N. Nolan Landscape Architecture Records were received by Drawings and Documents Archive as donation from Schuyler N. Nolan in Accruals: No additions are expected. Processing Information: Collection processing completed 1998/3/6 by Andrew R. Seager. Finding aid created 2007/7/16 by Andrew R. Seager, revised 2009/5/26, 2011/12/1 by Carol A. Street. Arrangement: The Schuyler N. Nolan Landscape Architecture Records are arranged chronologically. Collection Inventory: Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Cincinnati Mariemont Apts., Inc. Location Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1939 Records >> Working dwg. landscape treatment -- 1 sheet: ink and pencil on vellum; 18 x 28 in. Notes T. A. Moynahan & J. R. Moynahan (sponsors) Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Searle, P. F., house Location

3 Page 3 Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1941 Records >> Working dwg. wall fountain --1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 8.5 x 15.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Lagrange, Bergen, house Location Franklin, Johnson Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1941 Records >> Working dwg. outdoor grill -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 14 x 15.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Gibson, Frank, house Location Shelbyville, [Shelby Co.], IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1942 Records >> Working dwg. outdoor grill -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 14 x 16 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title Lukas-Harold Corp. Authorship, year The Austin Company; Records >> Working dwgs. general plans for recreational area, softball diamond details -- 2 sheets: blueline print; 24 x 36 in. Notes Schuyler N. Nolan, drafter Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title Barnor Farms, Inc. Location Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1943 Records >> Working dwg. general plan for farm and Lukas - Harold Corp. recreation area sheet: blueline print; 31 x 39 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Yohler and Mitchell Inc., Stephen Foster Conservatories Location Carmel, Hamilton Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1943 Records >> Working dwg sheet: pencil on vellum; 12.5 x 23 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OMB, OVC 16 Project title Anstead, Jr., house Location N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for east lawn -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 16 x 20.5 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan for east lawn -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 16 x 20.5 in.

4 Page 4 C. Working dwg. lamp -- 1 sheet: pencil on tracing paper; 8.5 x 11 in. D. 1 photo landscape treatment; 8.5 x 11 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d,ovc 16 Project title Amhurst Nurseries Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; Records A. Working dwg. nursery plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 32 x 32.5 in. B. Working dwg. perspective of nursery -- 1 sheet: pencil on textured paper; 11 x 25 in. location: OVC C. 1 photo perspective of nursery; 7 x 16.5 in. location: OVC D. Working dwg. elevation of addition --1 sheet: blueline print;25 x35 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title Bailey, Floyd J., house Location Peru, Miami Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1951 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 27.5x31.5 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: blueprint; 27.5 x 31.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Lord, Charles B., house Location Morningside Dr., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1952 Records >> Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: blueprint; 14 x 21 in. Notes House is located in Williams Creek. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Flanner and Buchanan mortuary Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1953 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for mortuary -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 17.5 x 21.5 in. B. Working dwg. sketch of garden figure -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 7 x 11.5 in. C. Working dwg. sketch of garden treatment -- 1 sheet: blackline print; 9 x 16 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Clark, Dr. and Mrs. Lawson J., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1954 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 10 x 23 in. B. Working dwgs. landscape plans -- 2 sheets: blackline print; 10 x 23 in.

5 Page 5 Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Marian College Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for south portion of campus -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum 17 x 27.5 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan for south portion of campus -- 1 sheet: blueprint; 17 x 27.5 in. C. Working dwg. baseball field -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 21 x 21 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Myers, Orville, house Location Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1955 Records >> Working dwgs. sketch of pool and figure -- 3 sheets: blueline print; 8.5 x 12 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Indiana National Bank, branch at Illinois St. and Westfield Blvd. Location Illinois St. at Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1955; revised 1969 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan --1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 20.5 x25.5 in. B. Working dwg. plan for revised parking lot -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 20 x 24 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Indiana National Bank, branch at W. Washington St. and Fuller Dr. Location W. Washington St. at Fuller Dr., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1956 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 17.5x18.5 in. B. Working dwgs. landscape plan -- 4 sheets: blueline print; 17.5x18.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Washington Township Board of Education Location Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Everett I. Brown Co., architect; Schuyler N. Nolan, landscape architect; 1956 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for senior high school area -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 28 x 32.5 in. B. Working dwgs. landscape plan for senior high school area -- 2 sheets: blueprint; 28 x 32.5 in. C. Working dwg. detail no sheet: pencil on vellum; 16 x 28 in. D. Working dwgs. details -- 7 sheets: pencil on vellum,

6 Page 6 blueprints; 16 x 28 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Empire Life Authorship, year D. A. Bohlen & Sons, architect; Schuyler N. Nolan, landscape architect; 1956 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for grounds -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 19 x 22.5 in. B. Working dwgs. landscape plan for grounds -- 2 sheets: blueline print; 19 x 22.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Indiana National Bank, branch at Madison and Terrace Ave. Location Madison at Terrace Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1956 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 13.5x19.5 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: blueprint; 13.5 x 19.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title Meridian Street Methodist Church Location Meridian, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1957 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for grounds -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 26.5 x 32.5 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan for grounds -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 26.5 x 32.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title Glendale Center, Inc. Authorship, year Victor Gruen & Assoc., architect; Schuyler N. Nolan, landscape architect; Records A. Working dwgs. landscape plan for exterior of shopping center -- 2 sheets: blueline print; 32.5 x 46.5 in. B. Working dwg. plant bed detail -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 33 x 35 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Ayres, L. S., and Co. Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1958 Records A. Working dwg. street tree planting -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 14 x 18 in. B. Working dwg. details -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 16 x 16 in.

7 Page 7 C. Working dwg. Details. Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title Market Square shopping center Location Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1958 Records >> Working dwg. street tree planting -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 31 x 36 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d, OVC Project title Ruddell, W. T., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1958 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum;24 x 33.5 in B. Working dwg. plan of terrace garden -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 17 x 18 in. location: OVC 16 Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Longden, J. B., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1959 Records >> Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 18 x 24 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d, OVC Project title Washington Park Cemetery (east) Authorship, year C. Wilbur Foster & Assoc., architect and engineer; Schuyler N. Nolan, landscape architect; Records A. Working dwg. lanscape treatment -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 17 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. location: OVC 16 B. Working dwg. electrical layout and drainage -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 24 x 36 in. C. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 22 x 35 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Co. Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1960 Records >> Working dwg. landscape plan for office grounds -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 16 x 18 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Washington Park Cemetery (north) Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1961; revised 1964

8 Records DADA 008 Page 8 A. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum;19.5x26.5 in. B. Working dwgs. landscape plan --2 sheets: blackline print; 19.5x26.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title Bradley, C. Harvey, house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1962 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for small housing development -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 28 x 29 in. B. Working dwgs. landscape plan for small housing development -- 2 sheets: blueline print; 28 x 29 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Gross, Mr. & Mrs. Victor, house Location 5500 block of Hedgerow Dr., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1962 Records >> General landscape plan sheet: pencil on vellum; 16x 17 in. Notes The property is located in the Brendonshire neighborhood. Catalog no Storage code(s) OMB, OVC 16 Project title Northminster Presbyterian Church Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; Records A. Working dwg. details -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 8 x 16 in. B. Working dwg. details -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 8 x 16 in. C. Working dwg. landscape plan for church grounds -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 23 x 26 in. OVC D. Working dwgs. landscape plan for church grounds -- 3 sheets: blueline print; 23 x 26 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title O'Neal, Perry E., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1962 Records >> Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 15 x 17 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Avalon Hills Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; Records >> Landscape design of entrances sheets: pencil on vellum; 19 x 36 in. or smaller + black line print of onesheet (Creekside Dr. entrance). Notes Includes entrances on Avalon Rd., Johnson Rd., and Creekside Drive. -- F. C. Tucker Co., developer

9 Page 9 Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Scotfield, John B., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1963 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for terrace garden -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 13.5 in x 17.5 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan for terrace garden -- 1 sheet: blackline print; 13.5 x 17.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OMB Project title Pearson, William A., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1963 Records >> Working dwg. plan of west lawn -- 1 sheet Catalog no Storage code(s) d,ovc 16 Project title Washington Township Board of Education Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1963 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for high school area -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 33 x 46 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan for high school area -- 1 sheet: blueprint; 33 x 46 in. OVC 16 C. Working dwg. details #1 and # sheet: pencil on vellum; 16x35 in. D. Working dwg. details #1 and # sheet: blueprint; 16 x 35 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Chambers, Alma, house Location Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1963 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 15 x 21 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 15 x 21 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d, OVC 16 Project title Griffith, William C. Jr., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 19.5 x 25.5 in. location: OVC B. Working dwg. details for terrace garden -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 19.5 x 35.5 in. location: OVC C. Working dwgs. details for terrace garden -- 3 sheets: 19.5 x 35.5 in. D. Working dwg sheet: pencil on vellum; 17.5 x 18 in.

10 Page 10 Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Leete, Fred D. Jr., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1964 Records >> Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 14 x 26 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OMB Project title Beckenholdt, Martha, house Location Greenfield, [Hancock Co.], IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1964; revised 1965 Records A. Working dwgs. landscape plan -- 2 sheets: blackline print; 16 x 21 in. B. Working dwg. revised plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 20 x 20 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title McDermond, Robert C., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; Records A. Working dwgs sheets: pencil on vellum B. Working dwgs. fountain design sheets: blueline print. Notes McNeely Stone Co., fabricator Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Brown, Volney M., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1965 Records >> Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 18 x 25 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title McDermond, Maurice L., house: general landscape plan Location 432 Pine Dr., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1965 Records >> General landscape plan sheet: pencil, col. pencil on vellum; 24 x 21 in. -- Color pencil on verso. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Civic Theatre Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1965 Records >> Working dwgs. landscape treatment -- 2 sheets: blueline print;10x16 in.

11 Page 11 Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Children's Museum, log cabin area: landscape plan Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1966 Records >> 1 sheet: pencil, col. pencil on vellum; 9 x 14 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title Flesch, E. E., house Location N. Grey Rd., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year L. E. Byfield, architect; 1968 Records >> Working dwgs sheets: blueline print; 24 x 36 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Canfield, G. L., house: garden details Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; Records >> Landscape plans sheets; 17 x 33 in. or smaller copies. -- c.1: pencil on vellum. -- c.2: blue line print. -- c. 2 lacks 1 sheet (fountain details). Notes Includes planting plan for terrace garden, section profile for walk and steps, details of fountain, and wrought iron gate. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Burns, Edward R., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1969 Records >> Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 17 x 17 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Adams, Reily G., house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1970 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 18 x 24 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 18 x 24 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title Washington Township Board of Education Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1970 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for grounds of Crooked Creek Elementary School -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 20 x 35.5 in. B. Working dwgs. landscape plan for grounds of Crooked Creek Elementary School -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 20 x 35.5 in.

12 Page 12 Catalog no Storage code(s) d Project title St. John's United Church of Christ Authorship, year Meranda, Campbell, Meranda & Assoc., architect; Schuyler N. Nolan, landscape architect; Records A. Working dwgs. planting plan B. Working dwgs. landscape plan for church courtyard -- 5 sheets: blueline print; 16 x 26 in., 23 x 36 in. C. Working dwg. landscape plan for church grounds Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Boone Village shopping center Location Zionsville, Boone Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1972 Records A. Working dwg. planting plan for shopping center -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 19 x 20.5 in. B. Working dwg. planting plan for shopping center -- 1 sheet: blueline print; 19 x 20.5 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Werbe, Thomas, house Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan; 1972 Records A. Working dwg. landscape plan for terrace garden -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 11 x 19 in. B. Working dwg. landscape plan for terrace garden -- 1 sheet: blackline print; 11 x 19 in. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Clinic Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan Records >> Working dwg. perspective of lanscape treatment sheet: pencil sketch; 8.5 x 11.5 in. Notes For doctors W. J. Millikan and L. J. Clark. Catalog no Storage code(s) OVC 16 Project title Stout, J. V., house: gate Location Hussey Lane, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan Records >> Working dwg. detail of wooden gate -- 1 sheet: pencil on vellum; 14 x 17 in. Notes Ed James, architect.

13 Page 13 Catalog no Storage code(s) f Project title Landscape designs Location Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan Records >> 48 photos: b/w, neg.; 2.5 x 3 in. + contact sheets Notes Includes work by Nolan and others. Contents: 1937 Indianapolis Home Show; Lincoln Memorial Bridge, George Rogers Clark Memorial; Vincennes; 1933 Chicago Fair sketches by Leslie F. Ayres. Catalog no Storage code(s) f Project title Nolan, Schuyler N.: scrapbook (copy) Location Authorship, year Schuyler N. Nolan Records >> ca. 60 p.: photocopy; 11 in. Notes Contents: 1937 Indianapolis Home Show; Linwood Colonial Apts.; R. C. McDermond house; Mrs. J. K. Lilly garden; and others. Controlled Access Headings: Documents Photographic negatives Landscape architecture Landscape design Urban landscape architecture Nolan, Schuyler N. (Schuyler Nicholas), b Scrapbook Cemetery Schools Indianapolis (Ind.) School buildings