Frederick Law Olmstead and Belle Isle

[renf]

This morning's New York Times has a 32 page section devoted to the accomplishments of Frederick Law Olmstead, the nation's most talented landscape architect. They include six pictures of Olmstead's greatest achievement: Belle Isle. Alas, they focus upon that attractive by little [[compared to Belle Isle) park he designed in Manhatten. [[Belle Isle is in international waters and is about 20% larger than that smaller but well known park in Manhatten


His work is impressive and extensive. They don't mention the role he played promoting abolition.

[Kathleen]

Thanks, renf, for posting!!

"2022 marks the 200^th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted, social reformer and founder of American landscape architecture."

Check out the Olmsted 200 website for more info about the man, his vision and his work, and events celebrating him.
https://olmsted200.org/

I've enjoyed several interesting talks on aspects of FLO's life and work!!!