Famous naturalist and author gene strattonporter cherished the flora and fauna of limberlost swamp, and she understood the importance of this type of habitat. Visit the cabin at wildflower woods to discover the inspiration for author gene strattonporters work. Wrote for magazines such as outing and ladies home journal. Published photographs and studies of life in nearby woods and swamps.
Hike through loblolly marsh to see many different types of birds and other wildlife that call the site home. Gene stratton porter, american novelist, remembered for her fiction rooted in the belief that communion with nature holds the key to moral goodness. Geneva grace stratton was born on 17 august 1863 in rural wabash county, indiana. Gene strattonporter born geneva grace stratton, august 17, 1863 december 6, 1924 was an american author, photographer, naturalist, artist, and filmmaker. Books by gene strattonporter author of a girl of the. It was indeed a treat to visit her geneva, in home. My son and i loved touring the home while learning about one of indianas.
Although gene strattons environmental and literary interests are rooted in her earlier years, it is her later years that are most documented and studied. No wonder birds flock to gene strattonporters limberlost. Loblolly marsh to see many different types of birds and other wildlife that call the site home. Gene stratton porter song of the cardinal 1st ed good shape. This page was created by family, friends and supporters of gene.
Designed by gene strattonporter and completed in 1914, the cabin is nestled on the shores of sylvan lake. It was listed on the national register of historic places in 1974. Limberlost cabin home of gene strattonporter, rome city. The gene stratton porter state historic site rome city, indiana gene s cabin at wildflower woods, also known as limberlost north.
Strattonporter named her new home the cabin at wildflower woods, which she also called limberlost cabin because of its. Gene stratton porter travel plaza rest area in howe. Her cabin at wildflower woods is nestled on the shores of sylvan lake amongst 148 acres of fields, woods and beautiful formal gardens. The former first lady owned both of these books by gene strattonporter, the selftaught photographer and bestselling author who shared her love of birds and nature with millions of. Comstock faces the almighty, and philip ammon writes a. A purdue university calumet campus building bears her name. She was an american author, amateur naturalist, wildlife photographer, and one of the earliest women to form a movie studio a. Gene strattonporter project gutenberg selfpublishing. At the gene stratton porter home, geneva, 1971 gene stratton porter this project is made possible by a grant from the u. There was lots of porch time, light rain was falling, music in the background, wine and snacks. Gene stratton porter 18631924, american author and naturalist wrote freckles 1904. Gene strattonporter home indiana historical society. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. See 46 photos and 11 tips from 2795 visitors to gene stratton porter travel plaza.
Gene strattonporter state historic site rome city 2020. Lived and worked at limberlost cabin, geneva, then wildflower woods, here. Genes mother died in 1875 after suffering from typhoid fever, and her father was left to raise the couples many children by himself. I love her books and am always on the lookout for them. The exterior walls are of wisconsin cedar logs, and local wild cherry panels the entrance hall and dining room. Born the daughter of a methodist minister, gene was the youngest of 12 children. Gene was elated to be back home in her beloved limberlost. Gene strattonporter august 1863 december was an american author, amateur wildlife and one of the earliest women to form a movie studio and production company. Institute of museum and library services, administered by the indiana state library. The tour of the house paid and very affordable tour was very informative and the guide, terry, was well versed in gsps history. Gene strattonporter collection indiana historical society.
Gene strattonporter state historic site 196 photos. Gene strattonporter august 17, 1863 december 6, 1924 was an american author, amateur naturalist, wildlife photographer, and one of the earliest women to form a movie studio and production company. Among her best known books are freckles, a girl of the limberlost, and the harvester. Gene stratton porter s legacy has thrived throughout the generations. Books by strattonporter, gene sorted by popularity. Gene strattonporter august 17, 1863 december 6, 1924 was an american author, early naturalist, nature photographer, and one of the first women to form a movie studio and production company, gene strattonporter productions, inc. We have been to her other indiana home in geneva and this one was. Gene strattonporter born on a farm in wabash county on aug. Its sequel freckles comes home was written by gene strattonporters daughter jeanette and appeared some 5 years after her mothers death. Nearly 100 years ago, her bestselling novels and nature studies were translated into multiple languages and later transformed into movies.
The gsp society supports efforts to promote genes legacy in a number of locations and with likeminded organizations. A daughter of the land, a girl of the limberlost, at the foot of the rainbow. Author, photographer, naturalist and entrepreneur gene strattonporter was a woman ahead of her time. A multitalented woman, gene strattonporter was not only a bestselling author and conservationist, she was heavily involved in the film industry. View all hotels near gene strattonporter state historic site on tripadvisor. Gene strattonporter bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Gene strattonporter author of a girl of the limberlost. Mar 03, 2015 a multitalented woman, gene strattonporter was not only a bestselling author and conservationist, she was heavily involved in the film industry. Bestselling author, strattonporter 18631924 aimed to inspire appreciation of nature in readers. Explore the carriage house visitor center to learn about moths, wildflowers. The gene strattonporter state historic site is supported by the gene strattonporter memorial society, inc. Gene stratton porter was an amazing woman, and the interpreters at limberlost state historical site are preserving her story. Gene stratton porter cabin geneva, indiana wikipedia.
Stratton grew up in rural indiana, where she developed a deep appreciation for nature that was to stay with her throughout her life. Gene strattonporter 18631924 was hoosier naturalist and author who was famous for her nature essays and novels. Two of her residences became indiana state historic sites. State historic site dedicated to author gene strattonporter. Gene strattonporter the song of the cardinal a love story 1915. She was a fierce defender of conservation, lifelong learning and enjoying the beauty of the natural world around us. Make offer gene strattonporter the song of the cardinal a love story 1915. A wonderful place to hang around with friends and soak up the ambience. Gene got her start when she sent bird and animal photographs to recreation magazine. At the gene stratton porter home, geneva, 1971 gene strattonporter this project is made possible by a grant from the u. Gene strattonporter was one of my moms favorite authors so it was especially neat to see this. After meeting and marrying druggist charles porter, moving to decatur, indiana, and bearing their only child, jeanette strattonporter, gene became bored and confined within her home. The twostory, fourteenroom log cabin is located near the limberlost swamp on the outskirts of geneva in adams county, indiana. Gene strattonporter my dad and i read girl of the limberlost numerous times, and my aunt has worked at gene strattonporters place.
Hotels near gene strattonporter state historic site. In her later years, she moved to california where she became one of the first female producers in hollywood. At the foot of the rainbow 1907 was a story about two friends the. The vast, undeveloped forest of this site provided a rich source of material for her nature studies, writings and photography. Gene strattonporter biography, quotes, works and writings.
Harding as she read the harvester and her fathers daughter. The song of the cardinal gene strattonporter 63 downloads. Gene stratton porter state memorial, an indiana state. Gene strattonporters background, limberlost swamp home, geneva indiana. Limberlost cabin home of gene strattonporter, rome city, indiana product description all of our postcards will be shipped in a rigid mailer and a protective sleeve. Sadly not everyone was as wellinformed, and the swamp was eventually drained in an attempt to farm the land. Gene strattonporter state historic site rome city 2020 all you. Living at a time when women generally stayed at home, she was a selftrained writer, naturalist, and photographer. She was also noted for her photography and for being an early proponent of nature conservation. Gene strattonporter a little story of her life and work. Nine of her novels were made into films, five by gene strattonporter productions, one of the first.
The large log house, home of gene strattonporter, was built in 1914 on the south side of sylvan lake. She wrote to her future husband strongly condemning confining marriages, yet expressed pride in her. Gene strattonporter, author, photographer, and naturalist. Her fascinating nature work with bird, flower, and moth, and the natural wonders of the limberlost swamp, made famous as the scene of her. Gene used her experiences in many of the books she wrote. Limberlost cabin, more commonly refers to strattonporters previous home in geneva, indiana. Author, photographer, naturalist and entrepreneur gene strattonporter was a. This is a warm and joyous story of how michael makes life sunnier for those around him, bringing joy to all who know him. Character studies of native american birds which, through friendly advances, i induced to pose for me, or succeeded in photographing by good fortune, with the story of my. Tour gene strattonporters house, including her greenhouse. See part of gene strattonporter s moth collection, and count how many of the moths youve seen at the site. Genes photos gene strattonporter state historic site rome. It is the beloved home and final resting place of gene strattonporter, one of indianas most widely read authors and one of the worlds first nature photographers.
The songs of petey the canary must have been the perfect background music for mrs. Limberlost state historic site geneva, in indiana state museum. The gravesites of gene strattonporter and her daughter. The tour here, i must say, was quite a bit better than the tour of mrs. Her father was a methodist minister, mark stratton, her mother mary shallenber. Porter owned, gene used the newfound family wealth to build a 14room home that she had designed herself. At a time when most women were homemakers, strattonporter created a lasting legacy of northern indianas vanishing natural history through her writings and photos. Laddie, in particular, was very autobiographical in nature for gene stratton porter, many of the events in the book correlating with things that happened in her life.
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Gene strattonporter wrote five of those booksfar more than any other author of her time. Strattonporter designed the queen annestyle rustic home with the help of an architect. Gene strattonporter 18631924 find a grave memorial. The limberlost swamp was the perfect laboratory for author gene strattonporter to study nature. Gene strattonporter books list of books by author gene. A girl of the limberlost gene strattonporter 43 downloads. This page was created by family, friends and supporters of gene strattonporters life and legacy. The artist was gene strattonporter, an intrepid naturalist, novelist, photographer and movie producer who described and dramatized the limberlost over and over, and so, even a century after her. Ive long been a fan of gene stratton porters work as novelist and naturalist. It is the former home of gene strattonporter, one of. Chris light porter s first novel, the song of the cardinal, appeared in 1903. Gene strattonporter cabin, known as the limberlost cabin and the limberlost state historic site, was the former home of gene stratton porter, a noted indiana author who lived in the home from 1895 to 19.
Limberlost state historic site geneva 2020 all you need. Gene strattonporter state historic site 1205 pleasant pt. Gene strattonporter out of stock what i have done with birds. Outside of her novels, gene also had a passion for wildlife photography. Limberlost cabin, as gene called it, was located near the limberlost swamp. The magazine was so impressed, they asked her to write for them.
Plan your visit gsp1 gene strattonporter state historic site. Gene knew she would need to write more, and faster, if she was to gain a following and. View photos, details, and schedule a showing for 146 gene stratton porter road, lake lure, nc 28746 lhrmls00651871 at, the best source for lake home real estate. What is now the gene strattonporter state historic site was the porter. Gene strattonporter was a woman of contrasts, contradictions, and strong emotions. A book about limberlost cabin gene strattonporter 29 downloads. Her father was a methodist minister, mark stratton, her mother mary shallenberger. Gene strattonporter state historic site rome city, in. Notable hoosier nature photographer, conservationist and woman ahead of her time. Gene stratton porter state memorial, an indiana state memorial. The gene strattonporter society exists to perpetuate the legacy and life works of gene strattonporter. Gene strattonporter has 70 books on goodreads with 76370 ratings. It is the former home of gene strattonporter, one of indiana.
Gene strattonporter cabin, geneva, indiana, known as the limberlost cabin and the limberlost state historic site, was the former home of gene stratton. Gene strattonporter is indianas most widely read female author. California homes edit lack of privacy at her home on sylvan lake in indiana was among the reasons for strattonporters move to california. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by local mls on feb 3, 2020. Open concept main living area offers view 29 photos of this 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,692 sq.
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