National Register of Historic Places

Franklin Park Conservatory

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
Listed
January 18, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001489

About this property

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden and conservatory located in Columbus, Ohio. It is open daily and an admission fee is charged. Today, it is a horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and Dale Chihuly artworks. The conservatory contains more than 400 plant species. Biomes representing global climate zones include: Himalayan Mountains, Tropical Rainforest, Desert, and Pacific Island Water Garden. Additional plant collections include a Bonsai Courtyard, Showhouse with seasonal displays, orchids and tropical bonsai collections, and Palm House with more than 40 species of palms. The conservatory is set within the Franklin Park neighborhood, and surrounded by Franklin Park, the 88-acre city park of the same name. The conservatory was built in 1895 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It was added to the new Columbus Near East Side District in 1978.

Location

1547 E. Broad St.
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
39.96592, -82.95055

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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When was Franklin Park Conservatory listed on the National Register?

Franklin Park Conservatory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Franklin Park Conservatory?

Franklin Park Conservatory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Franklin Park Conservatory?

The period of significance for Franklin Park Conservatory is recorded as the industrial era.

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