Prehistoric Gardens

Prehistoric Gardens is a road-side attraction located on Oregon’s Highway 101 Coastal Route.[1] Founded in 1955 in Port Orford, the gardens feature 23 life-sized
sculptures of dinosaurs which are complemented by the region's coastal rainforest[2].

The gardens are the work of amateur paleontologist EV "Ernie" Nelson[1][3], who traveled to natural history museums around the world to study fossils and research
each species prior to construction. [4][2].

Nelson ran the park until his death at age 91[4].

The park is currently managed by Nelson's granddaughters.

Construction

The sculptures are constructed from smooth, painted reinforced concrete. The rebar was welded together before the concrete was applied.

http://www.prehistoricgardens.com/

References
  1. Nastacia. "Visit the Prehistoric Gardens - ShareOregon". ShareOregon. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  2. "Prehistoric Gardens". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  3. "Oregon's Pacific Coast Route: Prehistoric Gardens | ROAD TRIP USA". ROAD TRIP USA. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  4. "Prehistoric Gardens evades extinction on Oregon coast". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
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