American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920: a Study Collection from the Harvard Graduate School of Design
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[Detail] Yosemite National Park, Mirror Lake and Mt. Watkin
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Collection Overview
American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920, presents a historical view of American buildings and landscapes. The photographs, plans, maps, and models in the collection show the work of Harvard faculty, such as Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., and of prominent landscape architects throughout the country. The collection offers views of cities, buildings, parks, estates and gardens, and a complete history of Boston's Park System.
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Special Features
These online exhibits provide context and additional information about this collection.
- Boston's Emerald Necklace
- Glacier National Park, 1925
- Harvard University Buildings
- New York City Parks in Use, 1912
Historical Eras
These historical era(s) are best represented in the collection although they may not be all-encompassing.
- Development of the Industrial United States, 1876-1915
- Emergence of Modern America, 1890-1930
Related Collections and Exhibits
These collections and exhibits contain thematically-related primary and secondary sources. Also browse the Collection Finder for more related material on the American Memory Web site.
- Architecture and Interior Design for 20th Century America, 1935-1955
- Built in America: Historic Building and Engineering, 1933-Present
- Frank Lloyd Wright: Designs for an American Landscape, 1922-1932
- Mapping the National Parks
- Touring Turn-of-the-Century America, 1880-1920
Other Resources
Recommended additional sources of information.
Search Tips
Specific guidance for searching this collection.
Search for buildings, parks, estates and gardens using the keyword search, or by selecting from the Subject Index , State Index, and Name Index (which primarily lists architects).
For help with general search strategies, see Finding Items in American Memory.
