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{{toplink|url=http://www.woodlandsphila.org|name=woodlandsphila.org}}'''The Woodlands'''. | {{toplink|url=http://www.woodlandsphila.org|name=woodlandsphila.org}}'''The Woodlands''' {{gives}}<blockquote>The Woodlands’ 54-acre undulating landscape is at once a one-of-a-kind 18th-century English pleasure garden, 19th-century rural cemetery, and a modern green oasis for its neighbors in bustling University City and West Philadelphia. The Woodlands was designated a National Historic Landmark District in recognition of its unique history and rich resources. Actively used today, the cemetery, mansion, landscape, and programs are an educational resource for local school children, community residents, university students, as well as for a small, highly motivated cadre of scholars seeking further understanding of American architectural and botanical history, urban development, and the origin and growth of West Philadelphia.<br><br>Today, our mission is to enrich the lives of area residents and visitors by serving as a hub for activities and educational programs that interpret, celebrate and make available to the public The Woodlands’ historic buildings and tranquil green space.</blockquote> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Bartram’s Garden]] | |||
*[[University City District]] | |||
*[[University of Pennsylvania]] | |||
*[[Woodlands Grave Gardeners]] | *[[Woodlands Grave Gardeners]] | ||
[[Category:Is-Cemetery]][[Category:Is-Historic_Landmark]][[Category:Is-Park]] | |||
[[Category:Teaches-History]] | |||
Revision as of 21:48, 11 April 2017
The Woodlands gives the following descriptive information:
The Woodlands’ 54-acre undulating landscape is at once a one-of-a-kind 18th-century English pleasure garden, 19th-century rural cemetery, and a modern green oasis for its neighbors in bustling University City and West Philadelphia. The Woodlands was designated a National Historic Landmark District in recognition of its unique history and rich resources. Actively used today, the cemetery, mansion, landscape, and programs are an educational resource for local school children, community residents, university students, as well as for a small, highly motivated cadre of scholars seeking further understanding of American architectural and botanical history, urban development, and the origin and growth of West Philadelphia.
Today, our mission is to enrich the lives of area residents and visitors by serving as a hub for activities and educational programs that interpret, celebrate and make available to the public The Woodlands’ historic buildings and tranquil green space.