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Public Garden Foot Bridge

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 The photo above is of the Public Garden Footbridge. Notice the trees and the buildings in the background. Also, notice the body of water the bridge is designed to allow passage over. This is called Swan Pond. The Public Garden Footbridge as well as Swan Pond are located in the center of the Boston Public Garden and is considered to be the focal point.

 "Public Garden Foot Bridge Opened Jun 1, 1867 Designers Clemens Herschel, civil engineer 1842-1930 William G. Preston, architect 1842-1910 This plaque placed June 1, 1986 Boston Society of Civil Engineers"

The pictures above are of other things you will find around the Public Garden Footbridge. The Public Garden is home to swans in the summer months and are found around the fringe of the pond as well as in the murky water. Also, the garden is highly populated with squirrels and ducks who have grown out of their fear of humans. Notice how close this photo is taken to the squirrel. The center picture is taken from atop the middle of the foot bridge. The man made island in the background serves as the perfect photo opportunity for families and loved ones. Underneath the bridge in the nooks and crannies of the underbelly, pigeons who call the garden home build nests to lay their eggs. Lastly, the small boats you see in the water are there for tourists who wish to pay for a short 8 min. ride around Swan Pond. These "Swan Boats" are manually powered by a man peddling in the stern of the boat. This commodity is a major attraction for first time visitors.

media type="youtube" key="Nk_PMD1PAuk&hl=en" height="300" width="346" media type="youtube" key="HmqiK1fmb24&hl=en" height="302" width="343"   These two videos will give you a general idea of what you will find in the Boston Public Garden. Below is information about the suspension bridge positioned above Swan Pond. This ornamental and purposeful bridge is the focal point of the Boston Public Garden.

