Dr. Albert Schweitzer (B-B21-3)

Rose Varieties

Dr. Albert Schweitzer

Tree Donor

The Dutch Government

Date Donated

March 18, 1969

Reason for Donation

Ali Silver, assistant to Dr. Albert Schweitzer, was extremely moved following her visit to Hiroshima to deliver a lecture. Upon returning to the Netherlands, she reached out to the Albert Schweitzer Foundation based in Amsterdam, which led them to donate 100 Dr. Albert Schweitzer roses to the City of Hiroshima on March 18, 1969.

Location

Photographs

Commemorative Stone Marker

Rose Garden in 1998

Inquiries regarding this page

Flowers and Greenery Policy Section, Landscape Division, Greenery Promotion Division, Urban Development Bureau
1-6-34 Kokutaiji-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
Tel: 082-504-2396 // Fax: 082-504-2391
Email: park@city.hiroshima.lg.jp