Prehistoric Gardens
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Prehistoric Gardens is a road-side attraction located on Oregon’s Highway 101 Coastal Route.[1] Founded in 1955 in Port Orford, the gardens feature 23 life-sized
sculptures of dinosaurs which are complemented by the region's coastal rainforest[2].
The gardens are the work of amateur paleontologist EV "Ernie" Nelson[1][3], who traveled to natural history museums around the world to study fossils and research
each species prior to construction. [4][2].
Nelson ran the park until his death at age 91[4].
The park is currently managed by Nelson's granddaughters.
Construction
The sculptures are constructed from smooth, painted reinforced concrete. The rebar was welded together before the concrete was applied.
External links
http://www.prehistoricgardens.com/
References
- ^ a b Nastacia. "Visit the Prehistoric Gardens - ShareOregon". ShareOregon. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ a b "Prehistoric Gardens". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ "Oregon's Pacific Coast Route: Prehistoric Gardens | ROAD TRIP USA". ROAD TRIP USA. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ a b "Prehistoric Gardens evades extinction on Oregon coast". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2017-12-12.