Curtis Arboretum
{{Distinguish|text=the William F. Curtis Arboretum in Allentown, Pennsylvania}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Curtis Arboretum
| nrhp_type =
| image = Curtis Hall II.JPG
| caption = Curtis Hall on the grounds of the Curtis Arboretum
| location = 1250 W. Church Rd.
Wyncote
Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| locmapin = Philadelphia
| area = {{cvt|45|acre|m2}}
| built = 1937
| architect = Baily & Truscott, et al.; Frederick Law Olmsted
| architecture = Renaissance Revival
| added = March 20, 2002
| refnum = 02000229{{NRISref|2007a}}
| coordinates = {{coord|40|5|6.2262|N|75|8|52.5942|W|display=inline,title}}
| designated_other1_name = Pennsylvania state historical marker
| designated_other1_abbr = PHMC
| designated_other1_date = November 7, 2005
| designated_other1_link = List of Pennsylvania state historical markers
| designated_other1_color = navy
| designated_other1_textcolor = #ffc94b
}}
The Curtis Arboretum is a {{cvt|45|acre|adj=on}} arboretum in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. The arboretum was founded by Mary Louise Curtis Bok in honor of her father, Cyrus Curtis.
The landscaping was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The arboretum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Description
The arboretum surrounds Curtis Hall, once the ballroom of the Curtis family mansion, which now is operated by the Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation Department.{{cite web | url = http://www.cheltenhamtownship.org/parks/parksys.htm | title = Chelteham Township:Township Parks System | accessdate = 2010-09-06 | work = Township web site | publisher = Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania | quote = Former estate of Cyrus H. K. Curtis, publishing magnate, the arboretum and music room of his mansion was acquired by the Township in 1937 as a gift from Mr. Curtis' daughter to last during her lifetime. Upon her death, it was reverted to the Curtis heirs. The property was purchased by the Township in 1974. The Hall is the former music room and ballroom of the Curtis mansion. A stone memorial and tree grove was established by the Township in 1948 in tribute to all residents who gave their lives in service in World War II. | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://archive.today/20030309120204/http://www.cheltenhamtownship.org/parks/parksys.htm | archivedate = 2003-03-09 }} The arboretum features hills, two ponds, a dog park, a small World War II memorial, and over 50 types of trees.
Curtis Arboretum serves as the home course for the Cheltenham High School men's and women's cross country running teams.
Image:Curtis Hall III.JPG|A colonnade or pergola remaining from the Curtis mansion
Image:Curtis Hall I.JPG|Curtis Hall from the rear
Image:Curtis Ironwork.JPG|Ironwork with an oak leaf motif at the entrance gate
Image:Curtis Veterans Memorial.JPG|The Curtis Arboretum Valley of Remembrance
See also
References
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External links
- [http://curtisfriends.net Friends of Curtis Arboretum]
- {{HABS |survey=PA-6057 |id=pa3014 |title=Curtis Hall, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park, Montgomery County, PA |photos=4 |data=4 |cap=1}}
- {{HABS |survey=PA-6057-A |id=pa3264 |title=Curtis Hall, Dependency |photos=2 |cap=1 |link=no}}
- {{HALS |survey=PA-29 |id=pa4171 |title=Curtis Arboretum, 1250 Church Road, Wyncote, Montgomery County, PA |dwgs=2 |data=24}}
{{Cyrus Curtis}}
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{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania}}
Category:Parks on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
Category:Arboreta in Pennsylvania
Category:Dog parks in the United States
Category:Parks in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Category:1937 establishments in Pennsylvania
Category:Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
Category:Historic American Buildings Survey in Pennsylvania
Category:Historic American Landscapes Survey in Pennsylvania
Category:National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania