Three Dimensional Object (Artifact), Visual Materials

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory pass [Mead Public Library].

THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT AT MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Milwaukee, Wis. : Friends of the Domes, [2018]

1 lanyard containing one 2.25"x3.5" pass.

"Did you ever wonder how thousands of plant species could be protected from insects and parasites in the domes with no pesticides? As a child did you count every pane of glass in the domes? If so, do you remember how many there are? Did you know the Mitchell Park Domes were introduced to the world by a famous first lady? Check out a few of the interesting facts about the Mitchell Park Domes. The Domes were designed by Donald L. Grieb, a Milwaukee architect, who won the design competition out of 30 architects in 1959. Construction took several years with each dome staggered. The Show Dome was completed in December 1964, the Tropical Dome in February 1966 and the Desert Dome in October 1967. First Lady Mrs. Lyndon B. (Lady Bird) Johnson dedicated the facility to the people of Wisconsin in 1965. About 250,000 visitors from over 100 different countries visit the Domes, including 10,000 students in formal programming and another 10,000 students informally. There are five full time horticulturists, as well as an interpretive educator and support staff who care for the Conservatory collection, outdoor gardens and green roof. The "Gifts Under Glass" Gift Shop is operated by Friends of the Domes to generate funding for educational programming."-- Website.

18+ (Must be 18 or older to check out this pass)

THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT AT MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY. IT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE 1ST FLOOR CIRCULATION DESK AND NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT BY THE STAFF AT THAT DESK. THIS ITEM SHOULD ALSO BE RETURNED TO THE CIRCULATION DESK. THANK YOU.

The pass is a "Family" membership, which includes free admission to the Conservatory 365 days a year. Card must be present to get into the Domes.

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 South Layton Blvd., Milwuakee, Wis., 53215.

Telephone: 414-257-5608

See Circulation Staff at Mead Public Library for more information, or call 920-459-3400, ext. 2000, or see website below.

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