Is Bayou Bend Garden free?

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is open year-round, every day except Mondays. Purchase admission tickets at the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor’s Center and while you’re there, enjoy their orientation exhibits, the library, and The Shop at Bayou Bend, with a unique selection of exclusive and limited edition products.

Did Ima Hogg have a sister?

Born in 1882 in Mineola, Texas, Ima Hogg would spend most of her life contending with wisecracks that she had sisters named “Ura” and “Hoosa.” (She didn’t.) She had one older brother, William, and two younger ones, Michael and Thomas.

Was there an Ima Hogg?

Ima Hogg (July 10, 1882 – August 19, 1975), known as “The First Lady of Texas”, was an American society leader, philanthropist, patron and collector of the arts, and one of the most respected women in Texas during the 20th century.

Where is Ima Hogg buried?

Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Texas, United States
Ima Hogg/Place of burial

How did Ima Hogg contribute to the Bayou Bend Collection?

Ima Hogg worked closely with Staub using the term “Latin Colonial” to describe the architectural style of the home. In 1920 Miss Hogg had begun assembling an important collection of American decorative arts. To provide suitable settings for these extraordinary antiques, Staub designed simple but stately interiors.

Where is the Bayou Bend Collection in Houston?

Displayed in the former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg (1882–1975), the collection is one of the finest showcases of American furnishings, silver, ceramics, and paintings in the world. The house is situated on 14 acres of organically maintained gardens in Houston’s historic River Oaks neighborhood.

Where did the Hogg brothers build Bayou Bend?

The home was one of the first to be located in the River Oaks neighborhood developed by the Hogg brothers. During construction, Ima Hogg insisted that as many trees as possible be kept. Only one tree was sacrificed to make room for the house, and the gardens were created around the existing trees.

Who is the architect of Bayou Bend in Houston?

Will Hogg, who donated land to the City of Houston to create Memorial Park and developed River Oaks, and his siblings Mike and Ima, commissioned architect John F. Staub to build Bayou Bend, a home for the Hoggs. Ima Hogg worked closely with Staub using the term “Latin Colonial” to describe the architectural style…