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[[Image:Sunken Garden 2.jpg|thumb|right|Two students sit on the steps at the entrance of the Sunken Garden.]] |
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The '''Sunken Gardens''' are the central element of the Old Campus at the [[College of William and Mary]]. The Gardens consist of a long stretch of grass, lower than the surrounding area, that runs west from the rear of the [[Wren Building]] to [[Crim Dell]]. The area is very popular for students wanting to study outside or play games like [[Ultimate (sport)|Ultimate]]. Functionally, it is similar to a university [[Quadrangle (architecture)|quadrangle]]. |
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The Sunken Garden was first designed by College Architect Charles M. Robinson, who was working closely with J.A.C. Chandler on the project from 1919 to 1923. The design was reportedly based on the works of [[Christopher Wren]] seen in England, especially his work at [[Chelsea Hospital]]. The plan for a Sunken Gardens on the campus was first mentioned in correspondence between J.A.C. Chandler and Charles F. Gillette in October 1923. |
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[[Image:Sunken Garden 4.jpg|thumb|left|View from a hill toward the back of the Sunken Gardens.]] |
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The plan to omit the construction of the Sunken Garden as included in building plans drawn by landscape artist Charles F. Gillette was first mentioned in the Board of Visitors minutes on February 12, 1924. The Board of Visitors was concerned that Gillette's landscape plan would call for an expenditure of $25,000 to $30,000. |
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In 1933, Dr. J.A.C Chandler reported that a [[Civilian Conservation Corps]] camp had been assigned to the College for the purpose of beautifying and improving the grounds. He recommended that the Board again consider the idea of a Sunken Garden. This recommendation was adopted and the President was authorized to employ Gillette to supervise the landscape work. Upon motion duly made and seconded, Gillette's bill for $1400.00 for services rendered as architect for the Sunken Garden was approved and ordered to be paid. It was constructed by A.L Phillips Sons between 1935 and 1936. |
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==References== |
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{{wikicite | id= SCRC-2007 | reference= University Archives Buildings File (2007). ''Sunken Gardens''. Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia}} |
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[[Category:College of William and Mary]] |
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[[Category:Williamsburg, Virginia]] |
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