Nestled in Wyncote, Curtis Arboretum has been a local wooded crown jewel since the 1890s, offering a quiet refuge for reflection, weddings, and community gatherings, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia.
Prior to its transformation into an arboretum, the property belonged to Cyrus Curtis, founder of Curtis Publishing and publications such as The Saturday Evening Post and Ladies’ Home Journal. Today, the former music hall is filled with memories of countless couples who held their weddings there, set in the beautiful natural surrounding landscape.
“People just love that vibe,” said Bill Salvatore, director of Parks and Recreation for Cheltenham Township. “They love that back-to-earth feel.”
Curtis Arboretum also includes a quiet space dedicated to remembering and honoring those who gave their lives for the country. The area features a plaque listing the names of dozens of soldiers who died in World War II, set above a peaceful pond.
“For family members in the township, and say, ‘This is my grandfather, my great-grandfather, whoever, even father if they’re still alive, it really is important,” said Salvatore. “It really gives you a chance to sit back and think about the importance of it.”
Read more about Wyncote’s outdoor respite, Curtis Arboretum, at CBS News Philadelphia.
