Boston Aquarial Gardens facts for kids
The Boston Aquarial Gardens was a fascinating place in Boston, Massachusetts, where people could see amazing sea animals. It was like an early version of a public aquarium! It opened in 1859 and was started by two men named James Ambrose Cutting and Henry D Butler. They wanted to show everyone what life was like under the ocean.
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What Was the Boston Aquarial Gardens?
The Aquarial Gardens was a special building filled with rare sea creatures. These animals were brought in from different places or collected just for this exhibit. The goal was to give visitors a perfect look at animals living underwater. Imagine seeing all sorts of fish, jellyfish, and other sea life up close!
Where Was It Located?
When it first opened in 1859, the Boston Aquarial Gardens was located on Bromfield Street. This street is in an area of Boston called the Financial District. This part of the city is usually busy with businesses and offices.
A New Home and a New Name
In 1860, the Aquarial Gardens moved to a new building nearby. This new spot was on Central Court, which is just off Washington Street. When it reopened, it had a new name: the Boston Aquarial and Zoological Gardens. This new name suggests they might have added land animals too, making it even more exciting for visitors!
Images for kids
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Advertisement, 1859
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"Catalogue of fishes, mollusca, zoophytes, &c. ... Cutting & Butler, proprietors," 1859
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Detail of map of Boston, showing Bromfield Street, early 1860s
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Advertisement for "the learned seals," 1860
