Frederick Law Olmsted
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Frederick Law Olmsted was an American landscape architect, journalist, social critic, and public administrator. He is considered to be the father of landscape architecture in the United States. Olmste
Olmsted in 1893; engraving after a photograph
The Olmsted–Beil House in Staten Island
Olmsted in 1857
Olmsted and Vaux in 1863 adopted "landscape architect" as a professional title and used it to describe their work for the planning of urban park systems.
Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.
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Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. was an American landscape architect and city planner known for his wildlife conservation efforts. He had a lifetime commitment to national parks, and worked on projects in Ac
Frederick Law Olmsted
…saying that it "should not be marred by the intrusion of artificial objects". After Olmsted's retirement and death, his sons John Charles Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., continued the work of their firm, doing business as the Olmsted Brothers. The firm lasted until 1980. Many works by the Olmsted sons are mistakenly…
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The gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte served as a backdrop to educating the designers
Unbuilt gardens at Washington Monument
Olmsted-designed shelter at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument