This
important natural monument was uncovered by accident on November
2, 1872 by Joseph Wilhelm Amrein-Troller during building work on
a wine cellar on this site. The Glacier Garden was officially opened
to the public on May 1, 1873, and excavation work went on until
1876. The canvas roofing erected in 1980 now protects the natural
monument from the weather and the damaging effects of atmospheric
pollution.
This
historic shot shows the laborious removal of an erratic block weighing
over six tons from the largest pothole.
Joseph
Wilhelm Amrein-Troller (1842–1881),
founder of the Glacier Garden.
View
of the Glacier Garden in 1872 before the discovery and excavation.
The
chain hoist, which was used during excavations.
