Category: Personal Reflections
Personal Reflections
Memories of Washington Park
Kathy Smith recalls growing up near Washington Park in Milwaukee, WI, and her trip back to revisit this special place.
Personal Reflections
Retracing Olmsted’s Footsteps
Olmsted Network President & CEO Dede Petri recounts the trip of a lifetime, retracing Frederick Law Olmsted's footsteps in England with John Phibbs, Gilly Kitching and 12 intrepid Olmsted pilgrims. Olmsted’s first book and delightful travelogue, Walks and Talks of an American Farmer in England, provides the backdrop for these observations.
Personal Reflections
Walking in the Footsteps of Giants
Olmsted relative and landscape architect Susan Olmsted recounts the magic of walking in her ancestor’s footsteps as she helps restore California’s Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias for future generations.
Personal Reflections
Growing Up in Forest Hills Gardens
Landscape historian and the author Judith B Tankard remembers her formative years in Forest Hills Gardens.
Charles E. Beveridge
Editing the Olmsted Papers Project
In this republished article, Charles Beveridge focuses on efforts by the editors of the Olmsted Papers to assist in the revival and preservation of Olmsted's legacy.
Personal Reflections
Fred and Me: Love is strange
Author Sara Benincasa writes about her love for Frederick Law Olmsted.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Betsy Shure Gross
Meet Betsy Shure Gross, a member of our Olmsted 200 Honorary Committee!
Personal Reflections
Beauty in Riverside, IL
Benjamin Sells served as Riverside's village president for nearly a decade. During his tenure, he was guided by Olmsted's interest in the beauty and soul of a place.
Personal Reflections
My Walks with Olmsted
University at Buffalo professor Adam Rome reflects on his walks through Olmsted's Delaware Park and his audio course— The Enduring Genius of Frederick Law Olmsted— on Audible.
Personal Reflections
A Humanities Class in Boston Explores Olmsted and His Legacy
Wentworth Institute of Technology recently marked Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday by launching a multidisciplinary humanities elective exploring his achievements, motivations, and legacy.
Personal Reflections
Discovering Olmsted Jr.
David R. Holden recounts his experiences learning about Olmsted Jr.'s influence in Baltimore and launching the Friends of Maryland’s Olmsted Parks and Landscapes.
Personal Reflections
Eagle Scout honors Olmsted with service project
Lora Panepinto of Scouts BSA Troop 222 reflects on completing her BSA Eagle Scout Service Project at Olmsted-Beil House Park.
Personal Reflections
The “Frederick Law Olmsted on Staten Island Discovery Map”
The Friends of Olmsted-Beil House (FOBH) debuts a map project illustrating many of Olmsted's Staten Island locations.
Personal Reflections
Girl Scout Daisy Troop 60140 Celebrates Olmsted 200
Daisy Troop 60140 celebrated Olmsted 200 by learning about FLO. Plus, Girl Scouts of Western New York announces "Celebrating Olmsted: Parks for all People" patch!
Personal Reflections
Fortuitous Connections to Frederick Law Olmsted
One man’s effort to relocate a colonial era home to Savannah, GA led his family to uncover connections to Frederick Law Olmsted.