Caption: Map of UIUC (2001) (Allerton)
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CULTURAL LANDSCAPE TREATMENT PLAN ROBERT ALLERTON PARK, MONTICELLO, ILLINOIS ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS This garden assumed its present form by the late 1930s and has changed relatively little since then. The structure of the garden has a high level of integrity, although changes in finishes have altered the overall effect. Preservation of existing features is the recommended treatment, with some restoration of finishes on the walls, lattice and Guardian Fish. Since the garden has excellent acoustics, some adjustments may be desirable to adapt the space for informal performances and weddings. 9A. Concrete Walls and Entrance Pylons Walls in the Sunken Garden are comprised of a different concrete mix than the other garden walls and are thicker at the pylons. The lower retaining walls have a different capping detail than the rest of the walls in the formal gardens. There is some settling and cracking which may be evidence of structural instability. For further information see “Historic Concrete Repair Investigation at Robert Allerton Park, Part I,” by Amy Lamb Woods, U of I, 2000, as well as Proposal/Contract by Western Waterproofing Company Inc., November 2, 1999. Walls should be repaired and returned to their original white surface appearance. 9B. Lattice Lattice is deteriorated in some places and should be removed to address wall coating issues. Repair or replace lattice on upper wall. Consider hinging or panelizing for easy removal during wall treatment. Use paint analysis to determine original green color of lattice (it appears much darker in 1930s photos than it does today). This work should be done after wall issues have been resolved. 9C. Japanese Guardian Fish Fish are faded and have not been inspected recently. Repair/regild, check attachment to pylons. Follow conservator’s recommendations regarding details of treatment, including environmental issues such as pruning trees away from sculptures. See COSOS Inc. report, May 2000 for treatment recommendations and cost estimates. 9D. Chinese Goldfish and Adjacent Benches Goldfish in Sunken Garden are copies, not originals. Follow conservator’s report regarding treatment. Establish regular cleaning and maintenance program. See COSOS Inc. report, May 2000 for treatment recommendations and cost estimates. 9E. Hemlocks Hemlocks are a replacement planting that is too large and dense for the intended design. Replace hemlocks with more compact and open upright species such as capitata yews or smaller hemlocks regularly pruned to maintain compact size. 9F. Turf Turf is compacted and poorly drained. Reconstruct lawn, amend soil, and install new drainage and irrigation systems to ensure preservation and easy maintenance of turf. 9G. View towards Centaur View towards Centaur is partially obscured by vegetation. Remove spruces west of Sunken Garden. Clear wide vista towards the Centaur. III-73
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