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“Wait, did I hear that right? This is the oldest park out of three?” someone whispered. A hush fell over the group. You could almost feel the weight of history settling around you in Garfield Square. This park, you see, isn’t just a green patch in Chicago. It’s a legacy woven from ambition, nature, and a touch of presidential drama. Garfield Square started its life as Central Park. It was meant to be the crown jewel of the West Park System, imagined by none other than William LeBaron Jenney. Yes, that Jenney, the genius who gave us skyscrapers! Back in the 1870s, he envisioned a grand escape inspired by the beauty of Parisian parks. In a tribute to a fallen leader, Central Park was renamed Garfield Park in 1881, honouring President James A. Garfield. But the story doesn’t end there. Enter Jens Jensen, a landscape architect who believed in the poetry of nature. He transformed sections of Garfield Park with his signature Prairie Style. Imagine strolling through the formal flower garden south of Madison Street, a testament to his vision. Jensen’s touch is everywhere, from the serene lagoon to the iconic Garfield Park Conservatory. Each detail, a love letter to the heartland’s beauty.

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