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In 1926 architect George Lewis informed the Olmsted Brothers of Mr. Stokes plan to purchase seven lots in Greenwich, CT. A report detailing E.C. Whiting’s visit to the property explains he “made one or two minor suggestions about the house location” and clarified Mr. Stokes “has not asked us to do any more on this project, but merely wanted me to be familiar with it

In 1926 architect George Lewis informed the Olmsted Brothers of Mr. Stokes plan to purchase seven lots in Greenwich, CT. A report detailing E.C. Whiting’s visit to the property explains he “made one or two minor suggestions about the house location” and clarified Mr. Stokes “has not asked us to do any more on this project, but merely wanted me to be familiar with it in case later he may want to ask advice.” [Report of Visit by E.C. Whiting_10-9-1926_LOC-OAR-B-R395_im.9] The firm worked with I.N.P. Stokes through 1931, creating topographical surveys of the land and drawing a plan for his property (plan 07696-253)

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