Olmsted 200
Celebrating Frederick Law Olmsted’s Legacy in Milwaukee
The champion of “parks for all people” is being honored locally—and nationally—for his visionary contribution. A public exhibition devoted to his work in Milwaukee opens at Villa Terrace on April 14.
Virginia Small
May 12, 2022
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Student Essay Contest Winners Announced
The National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) has announced the winners of their Olmsted 200 Student Essay Competition. Students at both the secondary and post-secondary school level were invited to submit essays addressing the question: How should the life, legacy and values of Frederick Law Olmsted inform 21st century challenges?
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Olmsted: A Reading List
An overview of many new books about Frederic Law Olmsted and the Olmsted legacy
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Olmsted 200: Looking to the Future
The Olmsted 200 campaign has sparked a rededication to parks and landscapes across the country—but the work is far from over!