Frederick Law Olmsted

Life

Before age 43, Olmsted was a sailor, farmer, writer—then he pioneered landscape architecture.
Work

Starting with Central Park in 1858, Olmsted and his firms touched nearly 6,000 landscape designs.
Legacy

Olmsted’s ideas still shape how we design and value public space in America.

Our Work

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- Mission, Vision & Values
Partner Directory

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Leadership & Staff

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Annual Awards

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Financials & Annual Reports

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Contact Us

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Become a Partner

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Partner Benefits & FAQ

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Partner Directory

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Emerging Professionals

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Olmsted Action

When Olmsted landscapes are at risk, we raise a national voice.
Advocacy Toolkit

Resources to help you advocate for a public landscape.

Olmsted Trail

The Olmsted Trail invites you to explore 6,000 landscapes designed—or envisioned—by Olmsted and his successor firms.
Olmsted Papers Project

Olmsted left an invaluable resource of personal and professional papers.
- Meet Charles E. Beveridge
Resources & Bibliography

Research is key to understanding the history and significance of designed landscapes.

Blog

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Calendar of Events

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Annual Conferences

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Webinars & Recordings

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American University

Washington, DC

Olmsted Job Number(s)

#01327

Project Type

College & School Campuses

Designers

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Correspondence Date(s)

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