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Frederick Law Olmsted
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Guides
Top 12 Secrets of Nolita, Manhattan
Nolita, derived from “North of Little Italy,” is one of Manhattan’s newest designated neighborhoods. Originally grouped in with SoHo
Architecture
7 Endangered Historic Buildings & Districts in New York State
The Preservation League of New York State has released their annual “Seven to Save” list of 2022-2023. For more than
Architecture
14 Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.-Designed Sites in NYC and the Surrounding Area
Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. was the mastermind behind some of New York City’s most important parks and nature spots,
Guides
Top 10 Secrets of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Boerum Hill is a mix of old and new in Brooklyn, with historic brownstones and row houses next to brand
Events
Andrew Haswell Green, Unsung Hero of Central Park’s Creation
Andrew Haswell Green, born on October 6, 1820 in Worcester, Massachusetts, was the unsung hero of Central Park‘s creation.
New York
The Viele Plan, the Flawed Original Design of Prospect Park in Brooklyn
The original plan for Prospect Park was designed in 1861 — not by the renowned Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux
Architecture
Elizabeth Street Garden Has a Gilded Age Olmsted Gazebo
The Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan’s Little Italy is a community garden filled with an eclectic assemblage of statuary.
Architecture
The NYC Structures of Jacob Wrey Mould, Overlooked Architect
Jacob Wrey Mould is not one of the famous names that most people associate with the architecture of New York
Arts & Culture
A Guide to Central Park’s “Great Trees”
Central Park trees include nine of New York City’s so-called “Great Trees.” In 1985, New York City embarked on
Architecture
Explore the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted
Frederick Law Olmsted is considered by many as the “father of American landscape architecture,” co-designing many famous urban parks with
Architecture
Olmsted-Beil House, the Abandoned Home of Frederick Law Olmsted on Staten Island
Nearly a year ago, a successful Kickstarter campaign raised $22,000 to stabilize the little-known home of Frederick Law Olmsted,
Architecture
Saving the Abandoned Home of Frederick Law Olmsted, Central Park Designer, on Staten Island
The name Frederick Law Olmsted conjures up images of landscaped vistas and rolling hills in Central Park and Prospect Park,