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Purchased by the City in 1868, there are 1,017 acres (one half mile wide and 3 miles long) with meadows, playfields, gardens, lakes and waterfalls. Landscaped by Scotsman John McLaren, this park is a City treasure. Mr. McLaren garnered international attention for his work at the 1915 Pan Pacific International Exposition. Park Superintendent's Residence, Edward R. Swain, architect. Built in 1896, landmark No. 175. Mr. McLaren was the second Park Superintendent and resided here for 53 years while he held that position
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Conservatory of Flowers, the Aquatic Plants "Gallery".
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Modeled after the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew, England, The Conservatory is one of the largest structures of its kind in the United States, covering 15,000 square feet. It was built by the Lord and Burnham of Irvington, New York at the direction of James Lick. Landmark No. 50.
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Other treats include a great Victorian conservatory, the Japanese Tea Garden (developed for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition), M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, Strybing Arboretum, polo field, windmills and buffalo!
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deYoung Museum, 2001
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I recommend spending a few hours driving and walking around this unique Park. I particularly enjoy driving through and meandering through it in the late afternoon when the sun filters at an angle through the large tree canopies. The effect is magical.
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The Music Concourse
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Poeme de la Vigne |
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Stow Lake |
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A magnificent stand of Australian Tree ferns just off of John F. Kennedy Drive.
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