Frederick Law Olmsted

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

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Troy University

Troy, AL

Olmsted Job Number(s)

#07093

#07962

Project Type

College & School Campuses

Designers

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Correspondence Date(s)

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Olmsted-Inspired Lake Restoration adds beauty to Troy University

Field Notes

Olmsted-Inspired Lake Restoration adds beauty to Troy University

Troy University has taken cues from its past to create a new space that adds to the campus’ beauty and provides a relaxing, scenic gathering…

Grand Plans, part two: TROY steps towards the future

Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm

Grand Plans, part two: TROY steps towards the future

This is the second in a three-part series exploring the development of Troy University’s campus and its ties to the renowned landscape architecture firm the…

Grand Plans, part three: A vision rediscovered

Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm

Grand Plans, part three: A vision rediscovered

This is the third in a three-part series exploring the development of Troy University’s campus in Alabama and its ties to the renowned landscape architecture…

Grand Plans, part one: TROY’s ties to an American architectural legend

Field Notes

Grand Plans, part one: TROY’s ties to an American architectural legend

This is the first in a three-part series exploring the development of Troy University’s campus in Alabama and its ties to the renowned landscape architecture…

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Stanford University

College & School Campuses

Gallaudet University

College & School Campuses

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

College & School Campuses

University of Alabama

College & School Campuses

Samford University

College & School Campuses

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