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Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden

650 North Lombard

217-586-3360

The garden has evolved over a period of years from a small garden outside the museum to the eight acres it covers today. A major renovation in 1974 was spearheaded by H.I. Gelvin, the founder of the Forest Preserve District, and the area was named in tribute to his late wife, Mabery.

Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden is not affiliated with AmericanTowns Media

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