Downtown in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Park History
[Bushnell Park]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023
1. Park History Marker
Inscription.
Park History. [Bushnell Park]. The Park was first conceived of by Reverend Horace Bushnell in 1853. In 1860, the City hired Jacob Weidenmann, a Swiss-born landscape architect, to finalize the Park design and complete construction. Weidenmann's design incorporated the styles of the pastoral (manicured lawns with broad vistas) and the picturesque (profuse and irregular plantings of shrubs and trees). These styles were popularized by Frederick Law Olmsted's 1858 design of New York's Central Park. Weidenmann's design included 157 species of shrubs and trees.
The Park was first conceived of by Reverend Horace Bushnell in 1853. In 1860, the City hired Jacob Weidenmann, a Swiss-born landscape architect, to finalize the Park design and complete construction. Weidenmann's design incorporated the styles of the pastoral (manicured lawns with broad vistas) and the picturesque (profuse and irregular plantings of shrubs and trees). These styles were popularized by Frederick Law Olmsted's 1858 design of New York's Central Park. Weidenmann's design included 157 species of shrubs and trees.
Erected by Hartford Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 41° 45.857′ N, 72° 40.592′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Wells Street and Gold Street, on the right when traveling south on Wells Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 Wells St, Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bushnell Park (a few steps from this marker); Horace Wells (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horace Wells (about 300 feet away); The Pump House (about
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023
2. Park History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
