Barnum's Aquarial Gardens, Historical zoo in Financial District, Boston, Massachusetts, US
Barnum's Aquarial Gardens combined animal exhibits with theatrical performances in a two-story building on Washington Street, featuring tanks and presentation spaces.
P.T. Barnum purchased the Boston Aquarial and Zoological Gardens in June 1862, transforming the scientific venue into an entertainment establishment until February 1863.
The Gardens presented snake wrestling shows, dog exhibitions, and performances by Gen. Tom Thumb, reflecting nineteenth-century American entertainment preferences.
The venue's location in Boston's Financial District provided easy access for visitors through the main thoroughfare of Washington Street.
Miss Leone performed as Venus in a nautilus shell boat while directing a whale-shaped vessel around the central tank of the establishment.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: June 1862
GPS coordinates: 42.71090,-73.01980
Latest update: April 5, 2025 04:43
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