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Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site

Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site is a historic place in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000780.

Brookline, Norfolk County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000780★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site?

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in Brookline, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. Frederick Law Olmsted (1822–1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker of the 19th century. In 1883, Olmsted moved his home to suburban Boston and established "Fairsted", the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design. Over the course of the next century, his sons and successors expanded and perpetuated Olmsted's design ideals, philosophy, and influence.

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Listing details

Name
Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site
City
Brookline
County
Norfolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000780
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.32538, -71.13250
When was Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site located?

Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site is located in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.32538, -71.13250. See the map above.

Is Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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