The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden at the Quadrangle in Springfield, Massachusetts, which honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, who was born in Springfield in 1904. [1] The monument was designed by Lark Grey Diamond-Cates, the author's stepdaughter, and created by sculptor and artist Ron Henson. [2] [3]
Halfway through her Masters program, Diamond-Cates was approached by Joseph Carvalho and former Museums chairman Thomas Wheeler to help design a memorial for her step-father. She accepted, and spent six and a half years designing and creating the project. [4]
The sculpture garden opened 1 June 2002. [5] The opening ceremony was attended by Geisel's relatives including his widow Audrey Geisel and senator Ted Kennedy. [5] [6]
The adjacent The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum includes an exhibit on the sculpture garden's creation. [7]
The sculpture garden features five large bronze statues: