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"Benvenuto, " Robert Pim Butchart house, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Central Saanich... Canada, 1923. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. "Benvenuto, " Robert Pim Butchart house, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Central Saanich... Canada, 1923
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"Benvenuto, " Robert Pim Butchart house, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Central Saanich... Canada, 1923. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. "Benvenuto, " Robert Pim Butchart house, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Central Saanich... Canada, 1923
"Benventuo [sic], " Robert Pim Butchart house, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, 1923. Landscape: Jennie Kennedy (Mrs. Robert P.) Butchart, from 1904. [The Sunken Garden was created in a quarry left after Robert Butchart's company had extracted limestone for his cement company]
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the enchanting residence of Jennie Kennedy (Mrs. Robert P.) Butchart, located at 800 Benvenuto Avenue in Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, is captured in this stunning photograph taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1923. The estate, named after the Italian word for "welcome," was built in the picturesque landscape of Central Saanich and is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature. The photograph showcases the grandeur of the Butchart house, which was designed by Johnston herself, with its elegant columns, intricate stonework, and sprawling gardens. The estate was built on the site of an old limestone quarry, which Robert Butchart's cement company had extracted from before. Jennie Kennedy transformed this quarry into a stunning sunken garden, complete with lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and a serene reflecting pool. The landscape gardening at Benvenuto is a testament to Johnston's exceptional talent as a designer and her ability to create harmony between man-made structures and the natural world. The photograph captures the essence of the garden in its full splendor, with the sun casting dappled shadows on the rocks and the plants in full bloom. The image is a valuable addition to the Library of Congress's collection of lantern slides from the 1920s and 1930s, showcasing the beauty and heritage of America and beyond. This photograph not only captures the essence of a bygone era but also serves as a reminder of the power of nature to transform even the most barren of landscapes into something beautiful and enduring.
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