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Case Estates

AddressWellesley Street, Weston, MA, United States of America, 02493
Site Number1593
Alternate Names The Case Estates of the Arnold Arboretum, Hillcrest Gardens,
Building Root Number N/A
PIRC Site Number 1593
Architect (Original) Unknown
Building Acquired 1942
Sold 2016
StatusInactive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after the family from whom Harvard purchased the property.Historical NotesThe Case Estates is a botanical garden in the town of Weston, Massachusetts which is comprised of many land parcels that were acquired by the Case family and bequeathed the Arnold Arboretum in 1942. In addition to gardens the parcels consisted of dwellings and other structures. The Arnold Arboretum sold the entire estate to the Town of Weston in 2015.Additional Information
Howard, Richard, A., "The Hillcrest Gardens, Weston, Massachusetts.", Arnoldia, vol.20, no.9-10, pg. 53-67
“Weston, Mass. Plans To Acquire Harvard Property By Eminent Domain.” The Harvard Crimson, 9 Dec. 2013, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2013/12/9/weston-eminent-domain-land/.