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The Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

10/6/2011

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One of my favorite places to explore, relax and take pictures is The Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens in San Marino. The fact that this vast estate was once a private residence is truly hard to believe. But, it's true! Henry Edward Huntington, along with architect, Myron hunt, completed the Beaux-Arts mansion in 1911. In 1913, he married Arabella Duval Huntington (she was previously married to his late uncle, Collis Huntington), and they both lived here until their deaths in 1927 and 1924, respectively.

It is a great place to take family, a date or out-of-town guests to see their amazing collection of American and European Art, not to mention acres of gardens: Japanese, Chinese, Australian, Desert, and in particular, the beautiful Rose garden. The day I went, it had rained overnight, so the grounds actually glistened with a remaining dew; making for great photos.
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The statue garden.
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This room could definitely be from a scene of Downton Abbey.
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The Blue Boy (1770) by Thomas Gainsborough
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State Fair (1929) by John Steuart Curry
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The back view of the main house. How perfect would this be for a summer wedding?
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The hallway in the main house.
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The view from the back of the main house. On a clear day you can see Downtown Los Angeles, as well as, Catalina Island. Obviously, not today.
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The view from inside the manse.
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The Japanese Garden's Wooden Bridge
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Part of the Chinese Garden.
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All images by N.D. Harrington for The Sophisticated Gentleman

The Huntington Library

1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, Ca  91108
626-405-2100

HOURS:
M, W, Th & Fr: Noon - 4:30pm
Sat & Sun: 10:30AM - 4:30PM

ADMISSION:
ADULTS: $15 on Weekdays ($20 on Weekends)
SENIORS: $12 on Weekdays ($15 on Weekends)
STUDENTS: $10 (12-18, with I.D.)YOUTHS: $6 (5-11)
CHILDREN under 5: FREE

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    N.D. Harrington
    I was born in the country, but brought up in the big city, with hopes of always maintaining the charm, wit and character of a southern,      sophisticated
    gentleman. In my goal to live more  passionately & purposefully, here are just a few things  that  I've  learned and experienced along the way, making my journey more interesting, and more importantly, easier.
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