Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker. Olmsted moved his home to suburban Boston in 1883 and established the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design. During the next century, his sons and successors perpetuated Olmsted's design ideals, philosophy, and influence.

More information at nps.gov/frla

Photos

Fairsted — **Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site**
Credit: NPS Photo

Dark wood box with four shallow drawers on large wooden table with blueprint — **Drafting Table**
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A shaded bench and plants in a sunken garden surrounded by bushes — **The Hollow**
Credit: NPS Photo

Wicker chairs around table in room with rock covered wall with views outside — **Plant Room**
Credit: NPS Photo

Large flat grassy area with one tree in middle, other on sides, next to large house — **South Lawn**
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Many pieces of paper wrapped around wooden rods stacked on top of each other — **Vault**
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Large room with wooden tables and stools — **Drafting Department**
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Room with wooded drawers along all the walls — **Photo Records Room**
Credit: NPS Photo

Activities

Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store