The Filson Historical Society, founded in 1884, is a privately-supported historical society dedicated to preserving the history of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley Region.
The Pioneering Parkways in American Cities of Fredrick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux
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Tue, Aug 27, 2019 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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The Filson Historical Society
1310 South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY
Description
While much attention has been given to the parks of Frederick Law Olmsted, this presentation looks the evolution and significance of the Olmsted parkway. After looking at the design principles for the original Olmsted/Vaux parkway, the presentation tracks how his parkway evolved into a metropolitan transportation planning framework as reflected in his successive plans for Brooklyn and Buffalo, which culminated in his most sophisticated metropolitan park system in Louisville in 1891. It argues that Olmsted’s parkways have actually had a greater impact on the American landscape than his parks.
David Ames is Professor Emeritus of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, Geography, and Material Culture Studies at the University of Delaware. He received his A. B. in Geography and A.M. in Geography and Regional Science from George Washington University and his Ph.D. from Clark University.
Venue Details
The Filson Historical Society
1310 South 3rd Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40208, United States
