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Before acting on any information in this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, if necessary, seek professional advice. This material does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situations or needs and is not intended as a recommendation, offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security, financial instrument, or strategy. Photo Taken by Jonathan Melancon.Investing in securities involves risks, and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities. According to Boyer, Ninah Cummer’s descendants are still involved with the museum’s board of directors because they believe in what she believed art is meant to be shared to the world. Her dying wish was to make her home into a museum and her family has kept that wish. The fact that these gardens are open to the public for the citizens of Jacksonville to enjoy is a testament to what Ninah Cummer believed in and her legacy to Jacksonville. What started as Ninah Cummer’s love for art has turned into admiration of a wonderful display of nature. The Cummer Museum has cemented itself to an essential part of Jacksonville’s history and legacy. “We do a lot of events in our gardens such as weddings, cocktail parties, and dinners.” Photo Taken by Jonathan Melancon. “The Olmstead, Italian, and English gardens are national historic places,” Boyer stated. The garden was originally named “The Wisteria Garden.” In 1931, Ellen Biddle Shipman designed the Italian Garden. Thomas Meehan & Sons of Philadelphia originally designed the English Garden Ninah Cummer in 1910. The Olmsted garden was designed by sons of Frederick Olmstead, the man who designed New York City’s Central Park. According to Boyer, each garden has its own origin story that speaks to the majestic vibe of the Cummer Museum. Most of the flowers and trees are native plants to Florida. The gardens were originally established in 1903. There are three gardens that are approximately 1.45 acres. “The property was owned by the Cummer family, who then left Ninah Cummer’s collection of art to be used as a museum for the city of Jacksonville.” Photo Taken by Jonathan Melancon.
“The Cummer museum is just almost 60 years old,” Boyer stated. 1929, gelatin print, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Archives. According to Boyer, the museum was not established as such until 1961, three years after the death of Ninah Cummer. To celebrate the Cummer Museum’s 59th anniversary, Spinnaker spoke with the museum’s director of visitor experience, Kara Boyer. From beautiful gardens to world-renowned art, Jacksonville’s Cummer Museum has been one of the city’s finest places to visit since 1961.
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