Frederik Law Olmsted: MKE’s Resilient Futurist

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Frederick Law Olmsted was America’s foremost proponent of “parks for all people” as a way to foster democracy. Appreciating the restorative power of nature, Olmsted wanted everyone to have easy access to beautiful green spaces. This slide program explores how he laid the foundations for Milwaukee’s naturalistic parks and parkways, starting with Lake, Riverside and Washington parks and Newberry Boulevard.