• The Planting/Print Room at Olmsted NHS

    Frederick Law Olmsted

    National Historic Site Massachusetts

Designing an American Landscape

Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker. Olmsted moved his home to suburban Boston in 1883 and established the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design. During the next century, his sons and successors perpetuated Olmsted's design ideals, philosophy, and influence.

Features

  • Ranger In the Fens

    Fall Walking Tours

    Come join us for our new FALL walking tours!

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  • Megaphone made from wood of the Olmsted Elm

    Echoes of the Olmsted Elm

    Browse pictures of objects crafted from the wood of the Olmsted Elm by and read about the inspiration behind the designs.

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  • Historic Design Office Clock in Shipping Department

    New Days, New Hours!

    Come visit us this fall. Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic site is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday.

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  • Photo Record Room

    Olmsted Archives

    With over 130,000 plans and 66,000 photgraphs, the Olmsted Archives documents the work and influence of the Olmsted firm throughout North America.

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Did You Know?

The White House

The Olmsted firm designed the US Capitol Grounds. The firm also worked on the Jefferson Memorial, White House, and the Mall.