The Cushing Pergola

In the spring of 1930, ten marble columns replaced the cedar Pergola which was suffering from decay. The columns, purchased as salvage for five dollars a piece, came from the Cushing’s Estate in Belmont. Herbert Brown had acquired the columns for the Endicotts and designed the framework that connected them. William Endicott wrote in his journal other Gardner had skillfully removed the wisteria. The wisteria was planted in 1889, and still grows to this day. Each May the Pergola is covered with beautiful wisteria flowers.

To continue with the tour, please follow the path and notice the Derby Summer House on the left hand side.