Years: 

unknown

Year Hutchinson Medal awarded:

1971

John Lundgren served as the chief horticulturist for the Chicago Park District during the 1970s; his career was marked by significant investment in urban beautification and public park improvements, public garden accessibility, and horticultural innovation..

Key Contributions:

As chief horticulturist, Lundgren was responsible for: 

• Overseeing colorful floral displays across Chicago’s major public sites.
• Planning and implementing accessibility-focused features, including a garden connected to a greenhouse for the blind at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
• Contributing to the continued enhancement of Chicago’s historic public green spaces, notably the Garfield Park Conservatory, which has been a central attraction since its opening in 1908.