How Frederick Law Olmsted designed the soul of New York City
In short: Step into the mid-nineteenth century to explore the origins of Central Park. This tour reveals the historical vision behind the world-famous landscape through original engravings and photographs.
Guided by Dr. Charles E. Beveridge, editor of the Frederick Law Olmsted papers at American University, this film explores the history of Central Park's creation. It features the actual words of the park's designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, alongside historical imagery from the mid-nineteenth century. The footage provides a rare look at the landscape's evolution through the lens of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 'Art of the Olmsted Landscape' exhibition.
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