Bartram's Garden

John Bartram House
John Bartram's house and upper garden at Bartram's Garden
Location5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
Coordinates39°55′50″N 75°12′45″W / 39.93056°N 75.21250°W / 39.93056; -75.21250
Built1728
ArchitectJohn Bartram
Architectural styleColonial
Visitation100,000+ per year
Websitewww.bartramsgarden.org
NRHP reference No.66000676[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 9, 1960
Designated NHLOctober 9, 1960

Bartram's Garden is a 50-acre public garden and National Historic Landmark in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, situated on the banks of the Tidal Schuylkill River.[2] Founded in 1728 by botanist John Bartram (1699–1777), it is the oldest botanical garden to survive in North America.[3] The Garden is operated by the non-profit John Bartram Association in coordination with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation.[4]

Bartram's Garden has the only recreational access to the Tidal Schuylkill River and its wetlands.[5] Its trails make up segments of the East Coast Greenway.[6][7] The garden acts as an outdoor classroom for learning about the plants and history of Southwest Philadelphia.[8] The John Bowman Bartram Special Collections Library contains an extensive collection of documents and materials related to the history of the Garden, the history of Philadelphia, and the development of the field of botany.[9] The garden also serves as a venue for art.[10]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "Tidal Schuylkill River Corridor Immediate Conservation Priority and Notable Significance" (PDF). Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Todisco was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Vuocolo, Alex. "Bartram's Garden: Rediscovering the Hidden River". Fairmount Park Conservancy. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Bartram's Garden". The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. December 1, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Taylor, Steve (December 8, 2015). "Bike to Mount Moriah: A cyclist's guide to Southwest Philly's hidden gem". PhillyVoice. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Beating the Heat in Philly". PA IPL Bike Hike. May 24, 2022. Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  8. ^ Cite error: The named reference Sundberg was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. ^ "Library & Archives". Bartram's Garden. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  10. ^ "FloatLab". Bartram's Garden. Retrieved March 19, 2023.