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The Huntington: A Library, Museum and Garden in One Place

Today, I want to focus on a place that wears many hats at the same time. And when I say many, I mean it. Here is a sample of what this place is: Mansion Museum Library Botanical Garden Japanese Garden Tea Room Art Collection Conservatory Research Center Do you know what place I am referring to? I’ll give you one hint. It is located in San Marino, California. Ok, I know what you are thinking. Where the heck is San Marino located? San Marino is a small city located about 30 miles east of Los Angeles (closer to Pasadena). The major landmark of the city is The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens .  This is an educational and research institution establishes by Henry Huntington, the nephew of a railroad tycoon. Henry had a passion for collecting art and rare books.  When he relocated from San Francisco to San Marino, an opulent mansion was built in a plot of land he bought.  He filled the house with all sort of International (mostly European) furn...