Uncle John

The life of John McLaren, San Francisco's number one citizen

  • Articles
  • Articles

No Widgets found in the Sidebar Alt!

  • Articles,  Features

    Park Sand Set by Europe Grass (Part 9)

    January 22, 1943 /

    Friday, January 22, 1943 The Call-Bulletin presents, herewith, the ninth of a series of intimate articles describing the life and work of Uncle John McLaren, “father” of  Golden Gate Park. The articles were written by J. Lawrence Toole, noted San Francisco newspaperman. By J. Lawrence Toole Creation of Golden Gate Park, in John McLaren’s opinion, and in the opinion of world famous arborealists and horticulturalists, was, essentially, an unprecedented horticultural experiment on a vast scale. Success of this gigantic experiment, to which John McLaren devoted more than half a century of his life, is pictured in the surpassing beauty of the park today, and reflected in the summer and winter…

    read more
    kierenmccarthy 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    “Keep Busy, Best Motto”: Golden Gate Park Creator (Part 1)

    January 13, 1943

    Gardener Knew Artists Who Made Park Mecca (Part 11)

    January 26, 1943

    Midwinter Fair of 90’s Gardeners 1st Triumph (Part 10)

    January 25, 1943
  • Articles,  Features

    McLaren Gave Credit to Aides in Park Work (Part 3)

    January 15, 1943 /

    Friday, January 15, 1943 The Call-Bulletin presents, herewith, the third in a series of articles on the life of Uncle John McLaren. The biography was written by the late J. Lawrence Toole, noted San Francisco newspaperman and friend of the creator of Golden Gate Park. By J. Lawrence Toole Two mild Monday morning grouches collided in John McLaren’s sanctum in Golden Gate Park Lodge while rain streamed down outside. John swung around in his chair and barked. “Ye’re late.” “Sorry. But it’s a long way from The Call-Bulletin office and the cars…” “Aye, I know about the cars,” as if he’d heard that excuse before, “but I’ve been waiting here…

    read more
    kierenmccarthy 1 Comment

    You May Also Like

    Gardener Knew Artists Who Made Park Mecca (Part 11)

    January 26, 1943

    Park Sand Set by Europe Grass (Part 9)

    January 22, 1943

    Windmills at Park Brought McLaren Joy (Part 7)

    January 20, 1943

Recent Posts

  • Digging in
  • World Honored Park’s Gardener (Last part)
  • S.F. Regarded “Unlovely City” Until — McLaren Put Beauty in Parks and Streets (Part 12)
  • Gardener Knew Artists Who Made Park Mecca (Part 11)
  • Midwinter Fair of 90’s Gardeners 1st Triumph (Part 10)

Categories

  • Articles
    • Features
  • Update

Archives

  • July 2021
  • January 1943

Recent Comments

  • World Honored Park’s Gardener (Last part) – Uncle John on Playground Dream Made Real by $50,000 Bequest (Part 4)
  • World Honored Park’s Gardener (Last part) – Uncle John on McLaren Gave Credit to Aides in Park Work (Part 3)
  • World Honored Park’s Gardener (Last part) – Uncle John on McLaren’s Life: Dune Squatters Hard to Move (Part 2)
  • Midwinter Fair of 90’s Gardeners 1st Triumph (Part 10) – Uncle John on “Keep Busy, Best Motto”: Golden Gate Park Creator (Part 1)
  • Gardener Knew Artists Who Made Park Mecca (Part 11) – Uncle John on “Keep Busy, Best Motto”: Golden Gate Park Creator (Part 1)
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.