Highland Avenue: 113 Highland Avenue

Residence Front

Residence Front

Name/Title

Highland Avenue: 113 Highland Avenue

Entry/Object ID

2023.086.001

Description

Series of 4 photographs of 113 Highland Avenue, Short Hills from Sargent Dumper, M.A.I. Realtor, Short Hills. Photographs are undated and there is no further information with the images. The house had been owned by Aubrey G. Lanston, founder and chairman of government securities firm Aubrey G. Lanston and Co., Inc. Langton and his family moved from Summit to Short Hills in spring 1947, He died on August 24, 1960. The house, which was known for its gardens and featured in garden tours of the time, was sold on April 23, 1965 to John P. E. Dempsey, Jr.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.086

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

4-5/8 in