Shakespeare Garden, Formal garden at Northwestern University in Evanston, United States.
The Shakespeare Garden features eight flower beds enclosed by double rows of hawthorn hedges, with a central sundial and dedicated stone benches.
The Garden Club of Evanston established this space in 1915, selecting over 50 plant varieties mentioned in Shakespeare's works for the initial planting in 1920.
A bronze relief sculpture of William Shakespeare, created by Leon Hermant, stands within the garden as a memorial centerpiece among the cultivated plants.
Visitors can explore the garden daily from dawn to dusk, accessing the grounds through designated pathways near the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
The hawthorn hedges surrounding the garden grew from seeds imported directly from France, maintaining their original presence for over one hundred years.
Location: Evanston
Inception: 1915
GPS coordinates: 42.05670,-87.67610
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:10
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