| Author |
Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903 |
| Author |
Vaux, Calvert, 1824-1895 |
| Title |
Description of a plan for the improvement of the Central Park
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| Original Publication |
NewYork: The Aldine Press, 1858, reprint 1868.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Carla Foust, A Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Description of a Plan for the Improvement of the Central Park" by Olmsted and Vaux is a detailed design proposal written in the late 1850s, specifically in 1858 and later reprinted in 1868. This publication falls under the category of a scientific or architectural report, focusing on urban planning and landscape architecture for Central Park in New York City. The book discusses the natural landscapes of the park and outlines a comprehensive plan for transforming the area into a beautiful urban green space, emphasizing the need for thoughtful integration with the surrounding city features. The text introduces readers to the foundational principles behind the design of Central Park, detailing the topographical characteristics and specific sections of the park, such as the upper and lower parks. Olmsted and Vaux aim to maintain the park's natural beauty while accommodating the growing urban population. Their plan includes features like sweeping drives, sunken transverse roads to direct traffic without disrupting park experience, and designated recreational areas such as playgrounds and a lake. Additionally, they propose an arboretum and diverse tree plantings to showcase American flora, enhancing educational opportunities for visitors. The report advocates for a design that encourages leisure and beauty, embodying a progressive vision for urban parks at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
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| Subject |
Central Park (New York, N.Y.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73830 |
| Release Date |
Jun 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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