Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. Conservation and National Parks
How did Frederick Law Olmsted and his son, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., contribute to the preservation of public lands -- especially national… read more
How did Frederick Law Olmsted and his son, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., contribute to the preservation of public lands -- especially national parks? That was the focus of a conference at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center in Washington, D.C. Among the topics discussed: The emergence of National Parks during and after the Civil War. close
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