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Hanscom Park Flower Garden
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By William Fischer, Jr., February 16, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Hanscom Park Flower Garden Marker | | |
Inscription.
Land for Hanscom Park was donated in 1872 by Andrew J. Hanscom and James Megeath. Improvements including flower beds, lakes, cascades and fountains greatly changed the site’s rugged character. In time, the park was referred to as “one of the four most beautiful parks in the United States.”
The flower garden and original greenhouse date back to the early 1890’s. The 1892 Park Commissioner’s Report related that “a belt of pine trees was planted on the northwest side of the park which when grown will have a charming effect. This northwest portion of the park since being decorated with flowers is becoming more attractive.”
The Joslyn Conservancy was moved to the park from the Joslyn estate in 1913. The Victorian-style “hot-house” was a focal point until 1968, when the present greenhouses were constructed. The greenhouse complex produces flowers for all of Omaha’s city parks.
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Looking south toward the Joslyn Conservancy, September 19, 1917.
Looking north through the center of the garden, September 21, 1914.
Motoring through the garden, September 25, 1913. The house at the right is the Ford birthsite.
Erected by City of Omaha.
Location. 41° 14.628′ | | | | 
By William Fischer, Jr., February 16, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Hanscom Park Flower Garden Marker | | Looking southeast into the park | | |
N, 95° 57.604′ W. Marker is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. Marker is on 32nd Avenue near Hickory Street, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in Hamscom Park. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1613 32nd Avenue, Omaha NE 68105, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The City of Omaha, Nebraska (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); President Gerald R. Ford (about 600 feet away); First Lady Betty Ford (about 600 feet away); Territory and State of Nebraska (about 700 feet away); Birthsite of Gerald R. Ford (about 700 feet away); Hanscom Park Lagoon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Congregation of Israel - 1884 (approx. 1.1 miles away); On The Wings of Angels 9/11 Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Omaha.
Also see . . .
1. Hanscom Park, Omaha Park and Rec. (Submitted on July 30, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association. (Submitted on July 30, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
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By Unknown, circa post/1912 | |
| | | 3. Background Photo on Hanscom Park Flower Garden Marker | | Joslyn Conservatory in background. From Bostwick-Frohardt Collection, courtesy of KMTV and Western Heritage Museum | | |
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By Unknown, September 19, 1917 | |
| | | 4. Photo on Hanscom Park Flower Garden Marker | | Bostwick-Frohardt Collection, courtesy of KMTV and Western Heritage Museum | | |
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By Unknown, September 21, 1914 | |
| | | 5. Photo on Hanscom Park Flower Garden Marker | | Bostwick-Frohardt Collection, courtesy of KMTV and Western Heritage Museum | | |
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By Unknown, September 25, 1913 | |
| | | 6. Photo on Hanscom Park Flower Garden Marker | | Bostwick-Frohardt Collection, courtesy of KMTV and Western Heritage Museum | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on July 30, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 30, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.
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