In 1914, Warren H. Manning began work on the National Plan which culminated in a "National Plan study brief," printed in Landscape Architecture, July 1923. The full report was never published but provides interesting viewpoints on how state...
A brick sidewalk and paved driveway go past the east side of the Knoll. The entryway is partially covered with climbing ivy and much of the building is hidden by trees and bushes.
A ground view of the northeast corner of the Knoll. Trees surround the building and the tower is partially covered in climbing ivy. The lawn occupies the foreground of the image.
A snow covered lawn leads up to the east side of the Knoll. Trees and other shrubbery partially hide the north and south ends of the building. The Knoll roof is partially covered in snow.
An early view of the Knoll taken somewhere between 1905-1909. The southeastern corner of the house and the large wrap around porch are in the center of this view.
An unidentified woman wearing a white dress and holding a cat, sits sidesaddle on a saddle horse near one of the entrances to the Knoll. A good view of the building's brick foundation appears.
The east side of the Knoll is almost hidden from view by the trees and other shrubbery. The large wrap-around porch on the left is either glassed or screened in. The porte cochere is partially visible through the trees on the right.
The eastern side of the Knoll is partially hidden by leafless trees. A dirt road runs from the foreground to the porte cochere. To the left, other buildings are in the distance.
The eastern side of the Knoll is partially screened from view by the trees and shrubbery. The porte cochere and a garage or storage building can be seen in the distance. The roof, trees and lawn are covered with snow.
The eastern side of the Knoll is surrounded by trees in this ground level view. The large wrap around porch is visible on the left and the entryway is covered with ivy. The porte cochere is nearly hidden by trees.
The front of the Knoll. The home's dormers, towers, chimneys, entryway, driveway, and garage are visible. An evergreen partially blocks the view of one tower; and a small, blossoming tree partially blocks that of the garage.
