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         Phone: (336) 373-2967

 New Wedding Gazebo Graces the Greensboro Arboretum

Greensboro, NC -- (May 20, 2008) -- Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. has received a gift from Stanley and Doris Tanger of a new Wedding Gazebo at the Greensboro Arboretum. The new structure features a stone base and steps and the roof features a copper roof and stately cupola.  In addition, decorative benches have been installed inside the Gazebo, plantings in the Winter Garden have been renovated, a new concrete walkway has been installed, and a new lawn area is being established.

Randal Scott Romie, ASLA, volunteered to create the conceptual design; Steve Price, AIA, donated his architectural services; and Jim Wolfe, Wolfe Homes, served as the general contractor.

The first wedding was held in this special new space on May 17. For information on reserving this area at the Arboretum for future weddings, contact the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department at 373-3655.

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