The Friends of Fairsted and the New England Chapter, Society of Architectural Historians
present
A series entitled: Designing Communities: The Olmsted Legacy in Shaping the American Landscape on November 17, 2011 and another one on March 15, 2012. These two lectures will explore the influential role and artistry of the Olmsted firm in planning cities and suburbs. The individual lectures are as follows:
November 17, 2011
The Enduring Design Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. in the Nation’s Capital
Arleyn A. Levee, Landscape Historian
Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, Brookline, MA
6:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm Lecture
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The next lecture in this series will take place on:
March 15, 2012
Frederick Law Olmsted 1882-1890: Boston, Brookline and Beyond
Ethan Carr, Ph.D. FASLA, Editor, Volume 8 of the Papers of Frederick Law
Olmsted: The Early Boston Years 1882-1890
Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, Brookline, MA
6:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm Lecture
New England chapter 