Botanical Building, Wooden lath structure in Balboa Park, San Diego, United States
The Botanical Building spans across a large area and contains over 2,100 permanent plants, including collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, and tropical species.
Constructed in 1915 for the Panama-California Exposition, this structure represents one of only four original buildings intended for permanent display in Balboa Park.
The Botanical Building serves as an educational center where visitors learn about plant diversity, conservation methods, and sustainable gardening practices.
The building is undergoing extensive renovations until 2024, with improvements to include structural repairs, accessibility updates, and restoration of the original design elements.
The wooden framework creates a specialized environment that filters sunlight and maintains specific humidity levels needed for rare plant species to thrive.
Part of: Balboa Park Gardens
Website: https://balboapark.org/gardens/botanical-building
GPS coordinates: 32.73250,-117.14920
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:59
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