W. J. Beal Botanical Garden
Botany pioneer William James Beal was born March 11, 1833 in Adrian, Michigan. Taking up teaching after earning degrees from the University of Michigan, Harvard University, and the University of...
College Camp
College camp 1775–17 81 On this site in September 1775 Colonel Patrick Henry established camp grounds for Virginia troops who were to rendezvous and train at Williamsburg. Several Virginia...
Crim Dell
… that one might walk in beauty, discover the serenity of the quiet moment, and dispel the shadows Davis Y. Paschall, president College of William and Mary On the occasion of dedication Parents...
The Reverend James Blair Am.
The Reverend James Blair Am. 1655-1743 Founder and first president of the College 1693-1743 Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers
GW’s River Horse
GW’s River Horse Legend has it that the atomic was once home to these wondrous beasts. George and Martha Washington are even said to have watched them cavort in the river shallows from the...
Seneca Village Community - Livelihoods
Seneca Village CommunityLivelihoods In this area lived several African-American families whose individual occupations give us further insight into the lives of residents of Seneca Village,...
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- central park
- seneca village
- 1855
- 1856
Quercus x Hawkinsii Hybrid Oak
QUERCUS X HAWKINSII HYBRID OAK DEDICATED IN HONOR OF EARL D. WEINER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 1998-2007
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- oaks
- 1998
- 2007
Boulder Hill
BOULDER HILL AND THE ENTIRE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN ARE PART OF THE TERMINAL GLACIAL MORAINE EXTENDING FROM THE NARROWS TO MONTAUK POINT THIS TABLET WAS GIVEN IN 1932 BY THE BOYS...
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- boulder hill
- glacial moraine
Barbara Rich
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA RICH MOTHER, EDUCATOR, ACTIVIST, PLANT WHISPERER.Submitted by @lampbane
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- brooklyn bot...
- barbara rich
Blossom Perlmutter Fuerst
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BLOSSOM PERLMUTTER FUERST 1928-2005 FROM HER HUSBAND MELVIN,CHILDREN LISA AND CLAUDIASubmitted by @lampbane
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- 1928
- 2005
Dr. Melvin Burt Fuerst
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DR. MELVIN BURT FUERST 1924-2013Submitted by @lampbane
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- brooklyn
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- melvin fuerst
- 1924
- 2013
Ernestine Feinland
"IT WASN'T UNTIL I VISITED BBG THAT I DISCOVERED NATURE FIRST HAND. THERE I ENTERED A WORLD OF MAGIC." ERNESTINE FEINLAND
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John and Eleanor Peterson
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHILDREN'S GARDEN PARENTSJOHN PETERSON, 1936-1986 ELEANOR PETERSON, 1941-2013Submitted by @lampbane
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- 1936
- 1986
- 1941
- 2013
David Booth Marentette
IN LOVING MEMORY DAVID BOOTH MARENTETTE 1939 - 2007 HE LOVED TO BRING HIS FAMILY TO THIS BOSKY DELL
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- 1939
- 2007
Hon. Richard Young
THIS GATE IS THE GIFT OFHON. RICHARD YOUNG 1929Submitted by @lampbane
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- garden
- gate
- richard young
- 1929
Seneca Village Landscape - Geology
Seneca Village Landscape Geology The geology of this are still visible throughout this section of the park, was a daily part of the lives of Seneca Village residents: Descriptions of...
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- central park
- seneca village
- geology
- rocks
- schist
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Seneca Village Community - Reservoir Keepers
Seneca Village CommunityReservoir Keepers In 1842, the city completed construction of one of its most consequential public works projects, the Croton Aqueduct system, which supplied the city...
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- manhattan
- central park
- seneca village
- reservoir
- 1842
- 1856
- croton
The Tempest, v, 1
Where the bee sucks, there suck I,In the cowslip's bell I lieThe Tempest, v, 1Submitted by @lampbane
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- central park
- shakespeare
- garden
Bloom, Matt Kissel
BLOOM MATT KISSEL The piece is a subtle celebration of color and commonality; a tribute to the cultural crossroads that make this great city. The varied combinations of complimentary sunset hues...
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- manhattan
- art
- matt kissel
Leon Gilbert
WHEN THE GOLDEN DAY IS DONE. THROUGH THE CLOSING PORTAL, CHILD AND GARDEN, FLOWER AND SUN,VANISH ALL THINGS MORTAL. - RL STEVENSONIN MEMORY OF LEON GILBERT 1922-2001Submitted by @lampbane
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- leon gilbert
- poetry
- 1922
- 2001