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Frederick Law Olmsted and the Rochester Parks

Frederick Law Olmsted and the Rochester Parks In-Person

Thursday, September 29, 7:00-8:00 PM

For Adults

*Registration opens September 15*

Bob Beabout, a Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will provide an overview of the life and works of Frederick Law Olmsted, the pioneer landscape architect of the United States and the pioneer of the modern urban park. The presentation will include: a history of urban parks, the early years of Frederick Law Olmsted, New York City and Central Park, Olmsted after Central Park, and the Rochester Olmsted Parks (the Monroe County Park System), and the Olmsted Firm.

Date:
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Penfield - Braman Room
Library:
Penfield Public Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  History  
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