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1.  Bill of sale for purchase of enslaved person, Jim, by Henry Shaw in 1852.

Bill of sale for purchase of enslaved person, Jim, by Henry Shaw in 1852. See PHO2020-0041. 



1852

2.  Populus monilifera Tower Grove Avenue

Populus monilifera growing along Tower Grove Avenue. Tower Grove House visible above stone garden wall in the background. 



1900

3.  MBG -- Parterre

Parterre view with the Observatory and Tower Grove House in background. View is to the south. 



1900

4.  MBG Through the grove

View through the grove of the Observatory and the Main Conservatory from atop of Tower Grove House. Ladies can be seen sitting in the upper level of the Observatory. Linnean house is in the background. View is to the north. 



1900

5.  Tower Grove House yard view.

Tower Grove House outbuildings and yard view. Two boys visible to the right, Tower Grove House to the left. Museum visible in background. 



1900

6.  Missouri Botanical Garden From door of residence

Missouri Botanical Garden. From door of residence. Residence and direction unknown. PRINT AVAILABLE -- SEE PHO 1980-0612. Copy negative available at PHO 2007-1101. 



1890

7.  Missouri Botanical Garden North American Tract planted

North American Tract plantings. 



1908

8.  Missouri Botanical Garden Old Residence Sam

Tower Grove House residence. Shows the brick Tower Grove House in color. Color magic lantern slide. 



1907

9.  Gate at end of old sod driveway. View to the southeast.

Gate at end of old sod driveway that ran north northwest from Tower Grove House through Shaw's private garden. 



1908

10.  Tower Grove House

Tower Grove House. View is to the west. PRINT AVAILABLE -- SEE PHO 1982-0152. 




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