Formal Gardens
The restoration of the formal gardens began in 2008, with a generous donation from the Carson family. The formal gardens were designed by famed landscape architect Elen Biddle Shipman, who also designed gardens for the Rockefellers, Fords, and other wealthy entrepreneurs. At one point, over 600 of her gardens dotted the American landscape, today only a hand- full remain in their original condition This is one of the only Shipman gardens open to the public, free of charge.
Historically this garden was lit at night
with multi-colored landscaping lights
Look for the lights that once shone
down on the garden from above. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.
Location. 41° 40.909′ N, 83° 39.891′ W. Marker is in Wildwood, Ohio, in Lucas County. Marker is on Brown Trail, 0.2 miles north of Floodplain Trail, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toledo OH 43615, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2021, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on May 19, 2021, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2021, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.