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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Frederick_Law_OlmstedFrederick Law Olmsted - Wikipedia

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   Frederick Law Olmsted (April 26, 1822 – August 28, 1903) 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.

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Frederick-Law-OlmstedFrederick Law Olmsted | Landscape Architecture, Urban ...

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Frederick Law Olmsted (born April 26, 1822, Hartford, Conn., U.S.—died Aug. 28, 1903, Brookline, Mass.) was an American landscape architect who designed a succession of outstanding public parks, beginning with Central Park in New York City.

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4. www.nps.gov › frla › learnFrederick Law Olmsted - Frederick Law Olmsted National ...

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   Learn about the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted, the founder of American landscape architecture and the designer of Central Park, Prospect Park, and many other public spaces. Explore his aesthetic theories, influences, and legacy through his writings and projects.

5. www.nps.gov › articles › 000Frederick Law Olmsted: His Essential Theory - U.S. National ...

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   Learn how Olmsted developed his aesthetic theories from his early experiences and influences, and how he applied them to his landscape designs. Explore his concepts of picturesque beauty, unconscious influence, and the role of scenery in human well-being.

6. www.aoc.gov › frederick-law-olmstedFrederick Law Olmsted | Architect of the Capitol

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   Learn about the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted, the founder of American landscape architecture and the designer of the U.S. Capitol grounds. See his plan, photos and legacy of the Capitol terrace and other projects.

7. olmsted.org › frederick-law-olmstedFrederick Law Olmsted - Olmsted Network

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   Learn about the life, work and legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, the founder of landscape architecture and designer of Central Park and other iconic parks. Explore his contributions to public health, conservation, urban planning and social reform.

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   Who was Frederick Law Olmsted?

   • Founder of American landscape architecture. Regarded as the founder of American landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822–1903) is best known for designing the grounds of New York City's Central Park, the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

   Frederick Law Olmsted | Architect of the Capitol

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   When did Frederick Law Olmsted become a landscape architect?

   • Frederick Law Olmsted came to the profession of landscape architecture late in his career. For thirty years after 1837 he served as an administrator-first of New York's Central Park, then of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, and finally of the Mariposa Mining Company in California.

   Frederick Law Olmsted: His Essential Theory - U.S. National Park Service

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   How many children did Frederick Law Olmsted have?

   • In addition to John Charles and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., Olmsted Sr. also had a daughter, Marion. After the death of his brother John Hull, Olmsted Sr. married his brothers widow, Mary Perkins, who he had three children with. Frederick Law Olmsted came to the profession of landscape architecture late in his career.

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   What was Olmsted's philosophy?

   • Olmsted instilled in his colleagues and apprentices the philosophy that thoughtful and purposeful landscape design, which respected natural site conditions, should provide restorative public experiences, necessary for a healthy society.

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9. www.nps.gov › frla › indexFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (U.S. National ...

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   May 8, 2024 · Learn about the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker at his home in Brookline, MA. Explore the Olmsted Archives, special events, and the NPS App for more resources.