Boston -- Olmsted Park

Object Details

General note: Part of the "Emerald Necklace" park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted for the City of Boston, Olmsted Park was established in 1891. It includes Ward's Pond, tiny Willow Pond, a sweeping meadow, woodlands, and Leverett Pond, its western border. Originally named Leverett Park, it was renamed in honor of its designer in 1900. The park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.; Persons associated with the site include Frederick Law Olmsted (landscape architect, 1891).

Landscape architect: Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903; Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot; Olmsted Brothers
Collection Creator: McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948; American Rose Society

Place: Emerald Necklace (Boston, Massachusetts); Olmsted Park (Boston, Massachusetts); United States of America -- Massachusetts -- Suffolk County -- Boston

Landscape architect: Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903; Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot; Olmsted Brothers

See more items in: J. Horace McFarland Company collection; J. Horace McFarland Company collection / Series 1: Garden Images / United States / Massachusetts

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, J. Horace McFarland Company Collection.

Collection Rights: Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Scope and Contents note: The folder includes worksheets, an area map, and photocopies of information about the park.

Collection Restrictions: Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Related Materials: Records related to this site can be found at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, Olmsted Job Number 00964, Olmsted Park.