Froebel Fountain

Garden Name: German Garden

Date: 1970

Artist: Unknown


Friedrich Froebel was a German teacher who helped lay the foundation of modern education. He believed that all children have different needs and capabilities, in which he established the first kindergarten (literally ‘children’s garden’) in 1837 in Germany. The fountain was originally located in the Garden of the Archbishop of Salzburg.

 

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Original text: Froebel established the first kindergarten in 1837 in Germany. The fountain was originally located in the Garden of the Archbishop of Salzburg.