Frederick Law Olmsted

Biography

Frederick Law Olmsted, born in 1822, was a visionary landscape architect whose designs transformed public spaces into places of beauty and reflection. His dedication to creating harmony between urban life and nature reshaped the ways communities engage with their surroundings.

Interred at Old North Cemetery, Olmsted’s legacy endures through the living landscapes he conceived, continuing to inspire appreciation for the restorative power of thoughtfully designed green spaces.