Public Garden

Public Garden, Job #00948, Boston, MA

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Quick Facts

Location:

Boston, MA

Significance:

Olmsted Designed Landscape

MANAGED BY:

Emerald Necklace Conservancy

The Boston Public Garden was established in 1837 by a group of Proprietors as the first public botanical garden in the United States. In 1852 it was returned to city control, and after passage of the Public Garden act of 1858, it was laid out essentially in its present form. The beauty of the Boston Public Garden lies in the Lagoon, Swan Boats, sculpture, fountains, elaborate flower beds, and its notable trees. All these features make the park a favorite spot for small weddings (by permit).

Source: "Boston Public Garden," The Cultural Landscape Foundation

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