Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens
| Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens | |
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 Welcome sign at Ballard Locks and Carl S. English Gardens | |
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| Type | Botanical Garden |
| Location | 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°40′00″N 122°23′51″W / 47.6668°N 122.3976°W |
| Area | 7 hectares |
| Opened | 1931 |
| Plants | 1,500 |
| Species | 500 |
The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens (7 acres) are botanical gardens located on the grounds of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks at 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington.
Description
[edit]The gardens contain more than 500 species and 1,500 varieties of plants from around the world, including fan palms, oaks, Mexican pines, rhododendrons, and a fine display of roses. The gardens also exhibit an extensive fuchsia display and a special section for lilies in season.
History
[edit]In 1931, botanist Carl English was hired by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Over 43 years of civil service, he transformed the site into an English style landscape.[1] [2][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Seattle District > Missions > Civil Works > Locks and Dams > Chittenden Locks > Botanical Garden". www.nws.usace.army.mil. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ "Hiram M. Chittenden-Ballard Locks". www.ballardlocks.org. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ Society, Ballard Historical (2022-04-18). Preserving Ballard. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4671-0793-8.
External links
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