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Article: The conservatory blooms again.(Golden Gate Park's Victorian glass house reopens in San Francisco)(Brief Article)
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- Sunset
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- September 1, 2003
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On September 20, the historic Victorian glass house in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park will finally reopen to the public after an eight-year, $25 million restoration. Celebrate the occasion at an extravaganza featuring live performances, horticultural demonstrations, and kids' activities.
Inside the 12,000-square-foot conservatory, visitors can view 1,500 species of rare and unusual tropical plants from more than 50 countries; the plants are displayed in six different climate chambers. Of particular interest is the Plant Explorers Exhibit (in the Lowland Tropics ...