landscape architect Olmsted

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English / USA Language: English / USA

Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), an American landscape architect and urban planner, left an indelible mark despite lacking specific training. He founded a studio in 1857 with C. Vaux, undertaking iconic projects such as Central Park and Prospect Park, and contributed to the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. He was a pioneer in advocating for national parks and environmental conservation, also overseeing the preservation of Niagara Falls.

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