Springfield, Mass.
Dedicated: 2002
Theodor Seuss Geisel, known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904. His first book, And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street (1937), is based on a street in Springfield. The first bronze sculptures in this garden were built in 2002 and The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museums opened nearby in 2017.
Resources:
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden big draw at Springfield Quadrangle (MassLive)
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (website)
Literary Landmarks: Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture (McBook Words)