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Fort Worth Botanic Garden

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located at 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas. The garden was established in 1934 and is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas. It is located in the heart of the cultural district.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Rose Ramp and Shelter House
Fort Worth Botanic Garden is located in Texas
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Fort Worth Botanic Garden is located in the United States
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Location3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
Coordinates32°44′24″N 97°21′45″W / 32.74000°N 97.36250°W / 32.74000; -97.36250
Area120 acres (49 ha)[2]
Built1929; 95 years ago (1929)
ArchitectHare & Hare et al.
Architectural styleRenaissance
WebsiteFort Worth Botanic Garden
NRHP reference No.08001400[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 29, 2009

History and organisation

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The botanic garden started with development of the 37.5-acre Rock Springs Park in 1912 involving natural springs, streams and rock features. This was completed for the opening of the botanic garden in 1934. This area was redeveloped from 2013 as the Tinsley Rock Springs Garden, restoring the water features and re-planting with plants native to north Texas.[3]

In 2011, new buildings for the Botanical Research Institute of Texas were opened adjacent to the botanic garden.[4]

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    Republic of Texas Rose Garden
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    Pond and Rose Ramp
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    Rose Ramp and Lower Rose Garden
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    Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
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    Gate at Rose Garden
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    Postcard of the Vista at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, undated
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    Postcard of the Lagoon and Rose Terraces at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, undated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "About Fort Worth Botanic Garden | BRIT - A Unique Botanical Experience". Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas. July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022. Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District and just minutes from downtown, our combined 120-acre campus offers stunning garden views, horticultural displays, exciting exhibits, gift shops, a café and more.
  3. ^ "Victor and Cleyone Tinsley Garden at Rock Springs". Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  4. ^ "Mission, vision and history". Botanical Research Institute of Texas. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
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