Samuel P facts for kids
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Garden of Eden
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 Location in Kansas
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| Location | 2nd and Kansas Ave Lucas, Kansas United States |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1905-1907 |
| Architect | Dinsmoor,Samuel,P. |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000595 |
| Added to NRHP | April 28, 1977 |
Samuel Perry Dinsmoor (born March 8, 1843 – died July 21, 1932) was a unique artist from Lucas, Kansas, United States. He was a teacher before he became a sculptor. Samuel Dinsmoor fought in the American Civil War for three years. He was on the side of the North, in the Union Army. After the war, he taught school in Kansas. When he stopped teaching in 1905, he started a new job as a sculptor.
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What is the Garden of Eden?
Samuel Dinsmoor built a special home and garden that he called the Garden of Eden. He moved into a cabin made of logs. This cabin is a twelve-room house. The logs are actually made from limestone rocks found near Wilson Lake.
The Garden's Unique Art
Dinsmoor spent the rest of his life creating this amazing garden. It has more than 200 sculptures made of concrete. These sculptures and the design of his house show what Dinsmoor believed in. He was part of the Populist Movement, which was a political group that supported ordinary people. His art also showed his strong religious beliefs.
What Sculptures Can You See?
One famous sculpture is called Labor Crucified. It shows a worker being treated unfairly. Around this figure are people Dinsmoor believed were responsible for the worker's struggles. These include a doctor, a lawyer, a preacher, and a capitalist (someone who owns businesses).
Where is Samuel Dinsmoor Buried?
Samuel Dinsmoor and his first wife, Frances A. Barlow Journey, are buried right inside the garden. They rest in a special building called a mausoleum. Visitors can see Dinsmoor in his concrete coffin. It is sealed behind a glass wall. Inside the mausoleum, there is also a special photo. It shows a living Dinsmoor looking at his own body in the coffin.
Visiting the Garden of Eden
The Garden of Eden is open for people to visit. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site in the United States.
