The Olmsted National Historic Site and the Growth of Historic Landscape Preservation

by David Grayson Allen

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Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the genius behind New York's Central Park. In 1883 Olmsted established "Fairsted" in suburban Boston, the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design. Over the course of the next century, his sons and successors sustained and expanded upon Olmsted's design ideals, philosophy, and influence. His son, F. L. Olmsted,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1555536794

ISBN13:9781555536794

Release Date:November 2007

Publisher:Northeastern University Press

Length:328 Pages

Weight:1.34 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"

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