BONNET HOUSE

Bonnet House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate the story of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett and preserve the art, history, and nature of Bonnet House, providing inspiration and respite for all... B y the time early settler Hugh Taylor Birch purchased the Bonnet House site in 1895, the grounds had already witnessed 4,000 years of Florida history. Bonnet House's modern history began when Birch gave the Bonnet House property as a wedding gift to his daughter Helen and her husband, Chicago artist Frederic Clay Bartlett in 1919. Upon Helen's death, Frederic's visits to Bonnet House became sporadic until 1931 when he married Evelyn Fortune Lilly. Together they embellished Bonnet House with the decorative elements that delight visitors to this day... In both words and lush color photography, Bonnet House: A Legacy of Artistry and Elegance, tells the story of both Bonnet House Museum & Gardens and the creativity of these families.

Also known as: Bonnet House, Inc.

Primary location: Fort Lauderdale United States