The legend has it that the 19th century singer Jenny Lind gave Northampton the nickname “Paradise City” while sitting by Paradise Pond at Smith College.

The legend has it that the 19th century singer Jenny Lind gave Northampton the nickname “Paradise City” while sitting by Paradise Pond at Smith College. She loved Northampton, and was visiting the city on her honeymoon with her new husband, Otto. This is a view of Paradise Pond in autumn.