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STONE LANTERN
The white marble lantern was dedicated to the City of Houston by the people of Chiba City, Japan, on October 24, 1982, to mark the tenth anniversary of the designation of Houston and Chiba City as sister cities.
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SAM HOUSTON MONUMENT
General Sam Houston, sitting atop his horse, Saracen, has watched over the entrance to Hermann Park at Montrose and Main streets since 1925. The bronze sculpture was created by Enrico Filiberto Cerrachio (1880-1956) and was funded by the Women’s City Club. Frank Teich (1856-1939) sculpted the massive granite arch that Sam supports Sam Houston and…
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PORTABLE TROJAN BEAR
The portable Trojan Bear, a favorite of children for many years, was created by Jim Love (1927-2005). The wooden bear has a metal framework and sits atop metal wheels. It was first displayed at the intersection of Montrose and Bissonnet in 1974 and was moved to Hermann Park in 1984.
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PIONEER MEMORIAL OBELISK
The Pioneer Memorial granite obelisk, located on Molly Ann Smith Plaza between the Jones Reflection Pool and McGovern Lake, honors the early pioneers who founded Houston. The monument was placed in Hermann Park in 1936 to celebrate the centennial of Texas Independence. It was created by a German Immigrant, Frank A. Teich, who came to…
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PAUL CARRINGTON CHAPTER MONUMENT
Dedicated on September 16, 1989, this monument commemorates the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution, which was first ratified in 1788. The monument consists of three granite disks, each eight inches thick, weighing a total of 22,000 lbs. It was gifted to Hermann Park near the entrance of the Houston Zoo by the Paul…
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MOONSCAPE BENCH
This unique bench is the work of Jesus Bautista Moroles, known for his abstract, granite sculptures. The carved stone bench was situated in Hermann Park in 1999 and offers a pleasing view of McGovern Lake.
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MECOM FOUNTAIN
The spectacular fountain, located in the traffic circle where Montrose and Main Streets connect, is an iconic Houston landmark.
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HAWKINS SCULPTURE WALK
The Hawkins Sculpture Walk is home to ten busts of notable figures from around the world. The sculptures have been donated to the City of Houston throughout the years and were situated in the Park’s International Sculpture Garden. During the transformation of the Houston Garden Center into the new McGovern Centennial Gardens, the busts were…
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GEORGE HERMANN STATUE
In honor of Houston native and philanthropist, George Hermann, the bronze statue stands on the land he donated for the creation of Hermann Park in 1914. The statue was created by Lonnie Edwards in 1981 and donated to the City of Houston by the Hermann Hospital Board of Trustees.
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Fountains in Molly Ann Smith Plaza
Four picturesque fountains add beauty to the Molly Ann Smith Plaza while offering the perfect water activity. Have fun and cool off by running or strolling through them.
