Finnish Garden
Description:
There are busts of Jean Sibelius, noted composer of “Finlandia”, Elias Lonnrot, doctor and author of the epic poem, “Kalevala,” Johan Vilhelm Snellman, statesman, and Johan Ludvig Runeberg, national poet and author of the Finnish national anthem, “Maame.”
LocationMem:
1880 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Institution:
Private
Official/Unofficial:
Unofficial
Group Acknowledged:
Finnish
Historical Subject:
The immigration of the Finnish people.
Physical Aspects:
A granite monument with a quote by an author named Aleksis Kivi. Surrounded by tall, green trees and flowers. There are also heads of Jean Sibelius, Elias Lonnrot, Johan Vilhelm Snellman, and Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
Date of Dedication:
1958
Place Location: