Boston's Haffenreffer Walk
Popular path in the Boston Public Gardens
Every paved path in the Boston Public Garden has a name. One of the most traveled paths is the Haffenreffer Walk.
Haffenreffer Walk is a straight route from the Boston Commons to the Commonwealth Mall. It cuts the Boston Public Gardens in half.
There are three main things to see on Haffenreffer Walk:
- George Washington - equestrian statue [Installed in 1869].
- Foot Bridge [Created in 1867] - once the world's shortest suspension bridge.
- 'Seasonal flowers - The flowers are constantly changing to reflect the changing season. In the spring you'll see pretty tulips and in the summer you'll see palm trees.
Fun Facts about Haffenreffer Walk
Named after Theodore Carl Haffenreffer ( l880 - 1956) who was a member of the Board of Park Commissioners from 1930 - 1956. He served when major changes were being made that have been the foundation of what you see in the Garden today.
He was born on December 13, 1880, and died on
He served in World War 2.
He lived in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Along with his brother Rudolf Haffenreffer, they took over the Haffenreffer Brewery from their father. The brewery produced a lot of popular brews such as "The Green Monster" and "Haffenwrecker".
Theodore Carl Haffenreffer passed away in 1956, at age 76.