Canandaigua in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sonnenberg Gardens
Photographed By Lugnuts, October 10, 2020
1. Sonnenberg Gardens Marker
Erected 2019 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 179.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 42° 53.956′ N, 77° 16.264′ W. Marker is in Canandaigua, New York, in Ontario County. Marker can be reached from East Street. The marker is adjacent to the Sonnenberg Mansion and cannot be seen without paying admission and touring this amazing park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canandaigua NY 14424, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blue & White Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Pansey Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Moonlight Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Old-Fashioned Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Peacock House/Aviary (about 400 feet away); Rock Garden (about 400 feet away); Japanese Garden & Tea House (about 400 feet away); Japanese Garden (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canandaigua.
Regarding Sonnenberg Gardens.
this page online
Also see . . . Sonnenberg Gardens - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on October 30, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Lugnuts, October 10, 2020
2. Sonnenberg Gardens Marker
Photographed By Lugnuts, October 10, 2020
3. Sonnenberg Gardens
This is the Italian Garden, as seen from the library door of the mansion. This is one of nine gardens developed by Mrs. Thompson on the estate. All are open for touring for a nominal admission fee.
Photographed By Lugnuts, October 10, 2020
4. The Sonnenberg Mansion
The Italian Garden is to the left of the mansion. Surrounding the mansion are eight more gardens, including the first privately owned Japanese Garden in North America. The subject marker is located on the east end of the mansion, to the right in the photo, obscured by foliage.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
