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{{Short description|Public park in Manila, Philippines}} |
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| name = Mehan Garden |
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| type = [[Urban Park]] |
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| established = 1858 |
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| publictransit = {{rint|metro}} {{rint|manila|LRT-1}} {{stn|Central Terminal||Line 1}} |
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| country = Philippines |
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| coordinates = {{coord|14.592451|N|120.98063|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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| area = {{convert|2.8|ha|acre}} |
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| created = 1858 |
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| operator = Manila City Government |
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'''Mehan Garden''' is an [[Public space|open space]] in [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]. It was established in 1858 by the [[Spanish Colonial Era (Philippines)|Spanish colonial]] authorities as a botanical garden, called the ''Jardín Botánico'', outside the [[Intramuros, Manila|walled city]]. |
'''Mehan Garden''' is an [[Public space|open space]] in [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]. It was established in 1858 by the [[Spanish Colonial Era (Philippines)|Spanish colonial]] authorities as a botanical garden, called the ''Jardín Botánico'', outside the [[Intramuros, Manila|walled city]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Botanical |
===Botanical garden=== |
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The garden established by Governor [[Fernándo Norzagaray y Escudero]] was one of a number of botanical gardens established in Asia by European colonial powers (for example, [[Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden]] in 1787 and [[Bogor Botanical Gardens]] in 1817). |
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[[Sebastián Vidal y Soler|Sebastián Vidal]] was the best known director of the garden. He came to the Philippines in 1871 to work in the forestry service (''Inspección General de Montes''). He was director between 1878 and his death in 1889.<ref>During Vidal’s absence in Europe in 1882-83, the position of Director of the Botanical Garden was filled temporarily by Don José Baranda. ''[[Vaccinium]] barandanum'' Vidal was named after him.</ref> His obituary in ''[[Popular Science Monthly]]'' described him as "practically a pioneer in the investigation of the Philippine flora".<ref>[[s:Popular Science Monthly/Volume 36/January 1890/Obituary Notes|Obituary: Señor Don Sebastian Vidal]], "Popular Science Monthly"/Volume 36/January 1890/Obituary Notes --- [[Wikisource]], The Free Library</ref> (In fact, a flora of the archipelago had been published by [[Francisco Manuel Blanco]], but it was unsatisfactory). For his publications on Philippine flora, Vidal not only collected specimens, but also studied [[Malesian]] flora held in European [[herbaria]], such as the [[ |
[[Sebastián Vidal y Soler|Sebastián Vidal]] was the best known director of the garden. He came to the Philippines in 1871 to work in the forestry service (''Inspección General de Montes''). He was director between 1878 and his death in 1889.<ref>During Vidal’s absence in Europe in 1882-83, the position of Director of the Botanical Garden was filled temporarily by Don José Baranda. ''[[Vaccinium]] barandanum'' Vidal was named after him.</ref> His obituary in ''[[Popular Science Monthly]]'' described him as "practically a pioneer in the investigation of the Philippine flora".<ref>[[s:Popular Science Monthly/Volume 36/January 1890/Obituary Notes|Obituary: Señor Don Sebastian Vidal]], "Popular Science Monthly"/Volume 36/January 1890/Obituary Notes --- [[Wikisource]], The Free Library</ref> (In fact, a flora of the archipelago had been published by [[Francisco Manuel Blanco]], but it was unsatisfactory). For his publications on Philippine flora, Vidal not only collected specimens, but also studied [[Malesian]] flora held in European [[herbaria]], such as the [[Kew Herbarium]].<ref name="Herbarium">{{cite web | url=http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/FMCollectors/V/VidalySolerS.htm | title=Vidal y Soler, Sebastian | publisher=[[Nationaal Herbarium Nederland]] | work=Cyclopedia of Malesian Collectors | accessdate=July 15, 2012}}</ref> |
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===Public park=== |
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The American occupiers of Manila decided that the site was not suitable for a botanical garden and was more suitable for a public park. |
The American occupiers of Manila decided that the site was not suitable for a botanical garden and was more suitable for a public park. |
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In 1913 it was renamed after John C. Mehan, who was in charge of Manila's parks and sanitation.<ref name="mehan">[http://www.up.edu.ph/oldforum/2002/July02/past.html Honoring the Past]. Jimena, Fedelyn. ''UP Forum Online''. July |
In 1913 it was renamed after John C. Mehan, who was in charge of Manila's parks and sanitation.<ref name="mehan">[http://www.up.edu.ph/oldforum/2002/July02/past.html Honoring the Past] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110617063459/http://www.up.edu.ph/oldforum/2002/July02/past.html |date=June 17, 2011 }}. Jimena, Fedelyn. ''UP Forum Online''. July 2, 2002.</ref> The Mehan Garden was declared a historical site by the [[National Historical Institute]] in 1934.<ref>{{cite news|title=Committee to look alternative site for Manila College|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Tn42AAAAIBAJ&sjid=hCUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3429%2C41952914|accessdate=August 22, 2015|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=July 6, 2001}}</ref> |
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The Garden is the open space off Liwasang Bonifacio (across the [[Philippine Postal Corporation|Philippine Post Office Main Building]]), bounded by Taft Avenue, [[ |
The Garden is the open space off [[Liwasang Bonifacio]] (across the [[Philippine Postal Corporation|Philippine Post Office Main Building]]), bounded by Taft Avenue, [[Central Terminal station (Line 1)|LRT 1 Central Terminal station]], the [[Manila Metropolitan Theater|Metropolitan Theater]], and [[Manila#Government|Manila City Hall]]. Inside the Garden are structures such as the Lawton Park n' Ride building and the [[City College of Manila|Universidad de Manila]]. |
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=== Boy Scouts of the Philippines Headquarters === |
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Following [[World War II]], [[Boy Scouts of the Philippines]] (BSP) co-founder [[Gabriel Daza|Don Gabriel Daza]] established the first BSP national office in the garden. The office was in a [[quonset hut]]. In 1949, the BSP relocated after receiving a land grant from Republic Act No.397.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Max|first=de Jesus|title=2008 Sapphire Anniversary Issue|publisher=11th World Jamboree Memorial Foundation Inc.|year=2008|pages=20–24}}</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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File:Mehan_Garden_Gate.jpg|The main gate of the newly renovated Mehan Garden in 2016. |
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|File:PSM V64 D290 Statue of sebastian vidal in manila.png|Statue of Sebastian Vidal by [[Enric Clarasó]] (no longer extant). |
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File:UniversidaddeManilajf9926 06.JPG|[[Universidad de Manila]] inside Mehan Garden. |
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File:Martiallawjf9906 03.JPG|Victims of Marcos' Martial Law Memorial Wall at the Mehan Garden. |
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File:Mehan Garden 2.jpg|The look of the newly renovated Mehan Garden in 2016. |
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|File:Martiallawjf9906 03.JPG |Victims of Martial Law Memorial Wall at the Mehan Garden. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Parks and plazas in Manila}} |
{{Parks and plazas in Manila}} |
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[[Category:Parks in Manila]] |
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[[Category:Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Metro Manila]] |
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[[Category:Botanical gardens in the Philippines]] |
[[Category:Botanical gardens in the Philippines]] |
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[[Category:Spanish colonial infrastructure in the Philippines]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Ermita]] |
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[[Category:National Historical Landmarks of the Philippines]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:36, 6 November 2024
| Mehan Garden | |
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 Mehan Garden | |
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| Type | Urban Park |
| Location | Ermita, Manila, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°35′33″N 120°58′50″E / 14.592451°N 120.98063°E |
| Area | 2.8 hectares (6.9 acres) |
| Created | 1858 |
| Operated by | Manila City Government |
| Public transit access |   Central Terminal |
Mehan Garden is an open space in Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1858 by the Spanish colonial authorities as a botanical garden, called the Jardín Botánico, outside the walled city.
History
[edit]Botanical garden
[edit]The garden established by Governor Fernándo Norzagaray y Escudero was one of a number of botanical gardens established in Asia by European colonial powers (for example, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in 1787 and Bogor Botanical Gardens in 1817).
Sebastián Vidal was the best known director of the garden. He came to the Philippines in 1871 to work in the forestry service (Inspección General de Montes). He was director between 1878 and his death in 1889.[1] His obituary in Popular Science Monthly described him as "practically a pioneer in the investigation of the Philippine flora".[2] (In fact, a flora of the archipelago had been published by Francisco Manuel Blanco, but it was unsatisfactory). For his publications on Philippine flora, Vidal not only collected specimens, but also studied Malesian flora held in European herbaria, such as the Kew Herbarium.[3]
Public park
[edit]The American occupiers of Manila decided that the site was not suitable for a botanical garden and was more suitable for a public park. In 1913 it was renamed after John C. Mehan, who was in charge of Manila's parks and sanitation.[4] The Mehan Garden was declared a historical site by the National Historical Institute in 1934.[5]
The Garden is the open space off Liwasang Bonifacio (across the Philippine Post Office Main Building), bounded by Taft Avenue, LRT 1 Central Terminal station, the Metropolitan Theater, and Manila City Hall. Inside the Garden are structures such as the Lawton Park n' Ride building and the Universidad de Manila.
Boy Scouts of the Philippines Headquarters
[edit]Following World War II, Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) co-founder Don Gabriel Daza established the first BSP national office in the garden. The office was in a quonset hut. In 1949, the BSP relocated after receiving a land grant from Republic Act No.397.[6]
Gallery
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The main gate of the newly renovated Mehan Garden in 2016. -
Universidad de Manila inside Mehan Garden. -
Victims of Marcos' Martial Law Memorial Wall at the Mehan Garden. -
The look of the newly renovated Mehan Garden in 2016.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ During Vidal’s absence in Europe in 1882-83, the position of Director of the Botanical Garden was filled temporarily by Don José Baranda. Vaccinium barandanum Vidal was named after him.
- ^ Obituary: Señor Don Sebastian Vidal, "Popular Science Monthly"/Volume 36/January 1890/Obituary Notes --- Wikisource, The Free Library
- ^ "Vidal y Soler, Sebastian". Cyclopedia of Malesian Collectors. Nationaal Herbarium Nederland. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ^ Honoring the Past Archived June 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Jimena, Fedelyn. UP Forum Online. July 2, 2002.
- ^ "Committee to look alternative site for Manila College". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 6, 2001. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ Max, de Jesus (2008). 2008 Sapphire Anniversary Issue. 11th World Jamboree Memorial Foundation Inc. pp. 20–24.
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