Today in History: Frederick Law Olmsted
Today in History–April 26–the Library of Congress features Frederick Law Olmsted, born on this day in 1822. Find out more about this world famous landscape architect by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access primary sources about Olmstead.
Frederick Law Olmsted historical newspaper coverage
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, Massachusetts
Frederick Law Olmsted image set
Frederick Law Olmsted: related legislation
Olmstead Worldview digital map of works of Olmstead firm, National Park Service
Frederick Law Olmsted Was Born from America’s Library
Chicago’s South Park by Fredrick Law Olmsted Worlds Revealed: Geography & Maps at the Library of Congress
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America webcast
Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted webcast
Garden and Forest: A Journal of Horticulture, Landscape Art, and Forestry (1888-1897)