An introduction to the life and accomplishments of Frederick Law Olmsted, the pioneer of the modern urban park. This talk includes the history of urban parks, some of the early life of FL Olmsted, leading to the creation of Central Park. The major projects of Olmsted and the Olmsted firm after Central Park and the Rochester (now Monroe County) Park System, partially designed by Olmsted.
Registration opens at 9:00am Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Free
https://fairportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9842076
Ashly Piedmont
Master Gardener Coordinator
ap824@cornell.edu
585-753-2558
Fairport Public Library
1 Fairport Village Landing
Fairport, NY 14450
Last updated November 29, 2022