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Favorite Parks Designed by Olmsted

U.S. Capitol Grounds, Washington, D.C.

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In 1873, Congress commissioned Olmsted to design the enlarged grounds of the U.S. Capitol. His symmetrical design incorporated park-like edging, low walls, lamps, careful placement of trees and simple shrubs, and a series of curved walkways that afforded attractive views of the Capitol. Architect of the Capitol

From: Olmsted “Paints With Lakes” | Summer 2023, Volume: 68, No: 4

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