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World Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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For the 1893 World Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Olmsted he drew the lake directly into the fairgrounds, demonstrating his talent for incorporating a city’s best natural features into his designs. Library of Congress

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

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