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Sherman Library and Gardens
The following excerpt is from the informational brochure available at the Gardens:
The Library provides an historical research center devoted to the study of the Pacific
Southwest, with emphasis on the spectacular transformation of this region that has
occurred over the past one hundred years. The Library has accumulated substantial
amounts of historical materials, including approximately fifteen thousand books and
pamphlets, sizeable collections of maps and photographs, more than two thousand reels
of microfilm (including the back files of several newspapers), and about two hundred
thousand papers and documents. The long-range purpose of these holdings is to help
explain just how and why the extraordinary development of this region took place as
it did. While primarily designed for use by students and other researchers in this
field, the Library is open to visitors and its resources are available to anyone who
has need to use them.
The botanical collections of the Gardens range from rare cacti and succulents of desert regions to exotic vegetation of tropical climates. Represented are more than one thousand species and over two hundred genera. In effect, the Gardens provide a museum of living plants, displayed in an attractive setting of fountains, sculpture and well-tended shrubs and lawns. Large flower beds and numerous hanging baskets radiate seasonal color and accent the Early California architectural theme of the surrounding buildings. Many of the specimen plants are labeled by origin and by generic, family and common names. Plant directories containing information of the Gardens are available for those who wish to study the plants in depth. The tropical conservatory (supplying optimum humidity with a minimum of temperature fluctuation, all automatically controlled) houses bromeliads, orchids, ferns, and other lush tropical growth, plus a koi pond. |
Water fountains near the rear entrance |
The tropical conservatory |
Views inside the tropical conservatory
Koi pond |
Koi pond |
Pathway surrounded by lush vegetation |
Koi pond |
Closeups of flowers and plants in the tropical conservatory
Full sunlight areas
Rose garden |
sunny pathway |
sea of blue flowers |
Lily pond with fountain |
Tropical shadeplant areas
Cactus Garden
Dedication Plaque
Entrance to the Research Library |
The Sherman Library and Gardens are located at 2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, in Corona del Mar (City of Newport Beach). See map. |
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