Curtis Arboretum
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Not to be confused with the William F. Curtis Arboretum in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The Curtis Arboretum is a 45-acre (18 ha) arboretum in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. The arboretum was founded by Mary Louise Curtis Bok in honor of her father, Cyrus Curtis.
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Curtis Arboretum | |
Location | 1250 W. Church Rd. Wyncote Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 40°5′6.2262″N 75°8′52.5942″W |
Area | 45 acres (180,000 m2) |
Built | 1937 |
Architect | Baily & Truscott, et al.; Frederick Law Olmsted |
Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 02000229[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | March 20, 2002 |
Designated PHMC | November 7, 2005 |
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The landscaping was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The arboretum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.