“The main object and justification of the park is simply to produce a certain influence in the minds of people and through this to make life in the city healthier and happier.”

Frederick Law Olmsted

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About Frederick Law Olmsted

Landscape Architect American

Frederick Law Olmsted was a pioneering American landscape architect, journalist, and social critic, widely considered the father of his profession. He is most famous for co-designing many well-known urban parks with his...

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