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Louisville Olmsted Park System
by Frederick Law Olmsted
Citywide, Louisville, KY
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About this landmark
The last park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., often called the 'ultimate' system of his career. Eighteen parks and six tree-lined parkways. Listed on the National Register in 1982.
Details
- Year Built
- 1891
- Architect
- Frederick Law Olmsted
- Style
- Olmsted Park System
- Period
- Gilded Age
- Era
- 1891
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