Florence Holmes Gerke

Florence Holmes Gerke (1898–1964) was an American landscape architect and newspaper editor.

Early life and education Florence Holmes Hill was born in Portland, Oregon, February 16, 1898. Her father was Joseph A. Hill. at Washington Park and many features of Portland parks and playgrounds. She also designed the planting for Shriners Hospital for Children, and several other public and private institutions.

She was a member of the Professional Woman's League, Chi Omega. She made her home in Faloma, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Personal life She married Walter Henry Gerke (c. 1891–1982), a landscape architect. They had a daughter, Marianne.

Selected works "Public Convenience Buildings in the Parks of Portland Oregon", Architectural Record, January 1927, vol. 61, no. 1, pp. 23–26 (text) "The Garden Theater", The Playground, May 1925, vol. 10, no. 2, p. 100 (text) "The Industrious Anemone", Garden Magazine & Home Builder, May 1925, vol. 41, no. 3, p. 238 (text) "Oregon Women who Farm and Garden", Farm and Garden, December 1922, vol. 10, no. 6, p. 3-6 (text)