Detailed plan for the widening of Chestnut Hill Avenue, between Beacon Street and Boylston Street, just across the Reservoir from Boston College.
The plan includes the names of about 20 Landowners along the street, along with other details. Frederick Law Olmsted (1822 - 1903) was an American Journalist, Architect and Designer, who is widely considered the father of American landscape architecture. Olmstead is most famous for designing many well-known urban parks, including Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City. In Boston, he designed the Emerald Necklace, among other major projects.
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822 – 1903) was an American Journalist, Architect and Designer, who is widely considered the father of American landscape architecture.
Olmstead is most famous for designing many well-known urban parks, including Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City.