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Green Growth: historic Austin area landscaping
Exhibit Overview

Situated among rolling hills, open plains and a bounty of lakes, Austin is famous for its beautiful landscapes. Many groups and individuals have given of themselves for the enhancement of Austin's natural beauty. The exhibit, "Green Growth," profiles some of those individuals and organizations, and the public and private spaces that they have enhanced.

Individuals
Isamu Taniguchi
Clare Ogden Davis
Clara Driscoll Sevier

Public Spaces
Town Lake
French Legation
University of Texas
Austin State Hospital
Governor's Mansion
Capitol Grounds
Cemeteries
Treaty Oak
Austin Community Gardens

Private Homes
The Norwood Estate
The Pease Mansion
The Batts Residence
The Wooten Residence

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