Huntington Library
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, known as The Huntington, is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington and Arabella Huntington in San Marino, California. In addition to the library, the institution houses an extensive art collection with a focus on 18th and 19th century European art and 17th to mid-20th century American art. The property also has approximately 120 acres (49 ha) of specialized botanical landscaped gardens, including the "Japanese Garden", the "Desert Garden", and the "Chinese Garden".
Founded | 1919 |
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Founders | Henry E. Huntington, Arabella Huntington |
Type | Collections-based research and educational institution |
Focus | Research, education |
Location | |
Coordinates | 34°07′38″N 118°06′36″W |
Area served | Southern California |
President | Karen R. Lawrence |
Endowment | $411 million (as of June 30, 2013) |
Employees | 478 |
Volunteers | 1,200 |
Website | huntington |
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