The Eastman Reading Garden underwent its first renovation in 1959. The project to transform the space from a haven for the homeless back to its intended function as a reading garden was financed through donations. In addition to its use as an outdoor reading room, the garden offered space for concerts, garden shows, book displays, and public art exhibits. The site would itself become a piece of public art during a renovation in the late 1990s, boasting a new design and gate from renowned public artists Maya Lin and Tom Otterness. Pictured in the foreground is an armillary sundial that was donated in memory of Eva Morris Baker by her husband and daughters. The rod running through the center of the sundial casts a shadow on the encircling bands to indicate the time. | Date: 1963 | Source: Cleveland Memory Project, Cleveland State University Library Special CollectionsDownload Original File
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Cleveland Memory Project, Cleveland State University Library Special Collections
