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1971
Dr. Peter Raven is named new the Director of the Garden.


Dr. Peter Raven standing on the rear porch of Tower Grove House.

Dr. Peter Raven is named new the Director of the Garden. During his tenure the Garden would grow in both botanical research and horticultural displays unparalleled since Henry Shaw founded the Garden in 1859.

 

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