Central Park

Frederick Law Olmsted

A look at the life and legacy of the individual who coined the term "landscape architect." While most famous for Central Park, Olmsted's commissions included the Biltmore Estate, the World's Columbian Exposition, and campuses ranging from Stanford to Amherst. For a century, Olmsted and his sons dominated the profession and left a lasting mark on the landscape and psyche of America.
   

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