This mystery photo for today is an idyllic scene, what with the large building, a peaceful river and one paddler enjoying the area. See if you can pinpoint where this photograph was taken, and then send your idea to elliottt@brack.net, including your home town.
Fran Worrall, Lawrenceville, recognized “the Memphis Botanic Gardens in Memphis, Tenn. I was there a few years ago; it’s a hidden gem. The 96-acre property includes 30 specialty gardens within seven distinct zones as well as thousands of trees representing more than 180 species. A number of sculpture and art collections are also on display throughout the grounds. The bridge in this photo is part of the Japanese Garden. Named Seijaku-En (which means ‘Garden of Tranquility’), the garden was designed in 1966 by Dr. P.T. Tono of Tokyo and was later renovated by Ritchie Smith of Memphis and Professor Koichi Kawana of Santa Monica, Calif., who designed many of the Japanese gardens found across the United States. Distinctive elements in the garden include the Moongazing Pavilion, which overlooks the garden, and the Half Moon bridge (depicted), which crosses a koi-filled lake.” The photo came from Paige Havens of Hoschton.
Others getting the identification right included Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Cindy Evans, Duluth; Allen Peel of San Antonio, Tex. and Raleigh Perry of Buford, who wrote: “This picture reminds me of the Japanese park in Memphis where I used to go to study because it was seldom visited.”
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