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Apr 9, 2021 · Chicago leaders wanted to put their city on the map, and 28.5 million visits later —representing almost half the U.S. domestic population in 1893—they had. Leading the charge for the design of the World Fair was architect Burnham.
Led by Chicago park historian Julia Bachrach and Rebecca Graff, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Lake Forest College, this virtual seminar explores the Olmsteds’ contributions to Chicago. Julia Bachrach is author of The City in a Garden: A History of Chicago’s Parks and Rebecca Graff is author of Disposing of Modernity: The ...
Sep 5, 2023 · Frederick Law Olmsted's pioneering work in landscape architecture has left a significant and lasting impact on the field. His innovative designs and thoughtful approach to urban planning have influenced generations of landscape architects, shaping how we think about public spaces today.
Explore the map and discover some of the most iconic Olmsted projects and places. Calendar of Events From webinars to walking tours, these upcoming events will introduce you to the enduring work of the Olmsted firm.
Frederick Law Olmsted, a landscape architect, designed iconic Chicago green spaces like Riverside and Jackson Park, influencing the "City Beautiful" movement and urban park planning. Portrait of Fredrick Law Olmsted. World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.
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Apr 15, 2022 · The nation’s pre-eminent creator of parks, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), and his sons, the Olmsted Brothers, had important ties with Chicago that have often been overlooked. In this virtual presentation, historian Julia Bachrach illuminates the Olmsted’s significant contributions to the city’s South Side parks.