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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesMassachusettsBrooklineFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

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National Historic Site·Educational, Calm, Historic, Inspiring
Fairsted, the home and office of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.
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A box of colored pencils and a draftsmen's handbook sit on a table in the drafting room. These materials reflect the period during which Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was the senior partner in the Brookline, MA landscape architecture firm.
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Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed the Hollow on his Brookline, MA property to be a peaceful, picturesque sunken garden.
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Fairsted's Plant Room was the Olmsted family's favorite room in the house. With the rock walls and large windows to view the South Lawn, it was the perfect mix of interior and exterior.
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Fairsted's South Lawn served as an apple orchard for the previous owners, but the Olmsted's turned it into a sprawling open lawn where they hosted gatherings.
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Fairsted, the home and office of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.
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A box of colored pencils and a draftsmen's handbook sit on a table in the drafting room. These materials reflect the period during which Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was the senior partner in the Brookline, MA landscape architecture firm.
Photo by from Nps
Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed the Hollow on his Brookline, MA property to be a peaceful, picturesque sunken garden.
Photo by from Nps
Fairsted's Plant Room was the Olmsted family's favorite room in the house. With the rock walls and large windows to view the South Lawn, it was the perfect mix of interior and exterior.
Photo by from Nps
Fairsted's South Lawn served as an apple orchard for the previous owners, but the Olmsted's turned it into a sprawling open lawn where they hosted gatherings.
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The Vault at Fairsted houses over one million pieces of paper, dating from Frederick Law Olmsted Sr.'s time to 1979, when the firm closed.
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The Drafting Department housed the most office employees, with drafting being a crucial stage in a landscape design project.
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In nearly one hundred years of active practice, the Olmsted office would produce sixty thousand images, all stored in wooden boxes along the walls
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Located in Brookline, Massachusetts, the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site preserves 'Fairsted,' the 19th-century home and office of the man who revolutionized American landscapes. As the world's first full-scale professional office for landscape design, this site was the creative engine behind legendary spaces such as New York’s Central Park and the Emerald Necklace. Visitors can walk through the restored office wings and the surrounding grounds, which serve as a practical demonstration of Olmsted's aesthetic theories. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the professionalization of the craft and the meticulous planning required to create the country's most beloved public spaces.

Located in Brookline, Massachusetts, the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site preserves 'Fairsted,' the 19th-century home and office of the man who revolutionized American landscapes. As the world's first full-scale professional office for landscape design, this site was the creative engine behind legendary spaces such as New York’s Central Park and the Emerald Necklace. Visitors can walk through the restored office wings and the surrounding grounds, which serve as a practical demonstration of Olmsted's aesthetic theories. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the professionalization of the craft and the meticulous planning required to create the country's most beloved public spaces.

Address
99 Warren Street
Websitenps.gov
Phone6175661689

Highlights

  • Restored office wings of the world's first professional landscape design firm.

  • Well-preserved 19th-century home and studio.

  • Grounds that demonstrate Olmsted's aesthetic theories.

  • Insight into the design history of Central Park and the Emerald Necklace.

Before you go: Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site essentials

  • Operated by the National Park Service, so check official hours before visiting.

  • The site includes both indoor studio spaces and outdoor grounds.

  • Located in a residential area of Brookline, easily accessible from Boston.

Best For

History buffs, landscape architecture enthusiasts, and those interested in urban design.

Currency

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Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, Tourists

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Location

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
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