Statements (195)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:landscape_architecture
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| gptkbp:advocated_for |
public parks
naturalistic design |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:National_Park_Service gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley gptkb:Yale_University_Press the City Beautiful movement |
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
gptkb:the_Royal_Institute_of_British_Architects_Gold_Medal
the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts from Harvard University |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Gold_Medal_from_the_American_Institute_of_Architects
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| gptkbp:born |
April 26, 1822
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Frederick_Law_Olmsted_Jr.
gptkb:John_Charles_Olmsted gptkb:Charles_Eliot_Olmsted |
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Calvert_Vaux
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the development of the National Park Service
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Mount_Royal_Park
gptkb:Saratoga_Spa_State_Park gptkb:Fairmount_Park gptkb:Central_Park gptkb:Prospect_Park gptkb:The_Emerald_Necklace gptkb:Buffalo_and_Erie_County_Botanical_Gardens gptkb:Vanderbilt_Mansion_National_Historic_Site Stanford University campus Biltmore Estate grounds The World's Columbian Exposition grounds the grounds of the U. S. Capitol the landscape for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair the landscape for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Prospect Park in Brooklyn the Biltmore Estate grounds the Emerald Necklace in Boston the landscape for the 1893 World's Fair the landscape of the University of California, Berkeley the grounds of the Biltmore Estate the grounds of the New York State Capitol the landscape of Stanford University the landscape of the Chicago World's Fair the landscape of the World's Columbian Exposition |
| gptkbp:died |
August 28, 1903
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Brookline,_Massachusetts
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Yale_University
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| gptkbp:established |
the Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm
the first professional landscape architecture firm in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Olmsted_Brothers
Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm |
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:the_American_Society_of_Landscape_Architects
gptkb:American_Society_of_Landscape_Architects |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Frederick Law Olmsted
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:urban_planning
gptkb:landscape_architecture public parks sustainable design environmental design horticulture landscape architecture in America the design of suburban landscapes the design of urban parks worldwide |
| gptkbp:inspired |
the City Beautiful movement
urban parks in America |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:the_American_Institute_of_Architects
gptkb:the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters the National Academy of Design |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
the 19th century
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
agriculture at Yale University
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| gptkbp:known_for |
designing Central Park
designing the Emerald Necklace |
| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:Chicago_World's_Fair
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Mount_Royal_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:notable_project |
gptkb:Mount_Royal_Park
gptkb:Saratoga_Spa_State_Park gptkb:Buffalo's_Park_System gptkb:Chicago's_South_Park_System gptkb:Cleveland's_Olmsted_Parks gptkb:Washington,_D._C._park_system gptkb:Fairmount_Park gptkb:Biltmore_Estate gptkb:The_National_Mall gptkb:New_York_World's_Fair_1939 Stanford University campus The U. S. Capitol grounds The White House grounds The grounds of the U. S. Air Force Academy The grounds of the U. S. Army War College The grounds of the U. S. Coast Guard Academy The grounds of the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy The grounds of the U. S. Military Academy The grounds of the U. S. Naval Academy The grounds of the U. S. Naval War College The grounds of the U. S. Army Command and General Staff College |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Brooklyn's_Prospect_Park
gptkb:Central_Park gptkb:The_Emerald_Necklace |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Journalist |
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:Calvert_Vaux
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| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:the_American_Society_of_Landscape_Architects_Medal
the Medal of Honor from the American Society of Landscape Architects |
| gptkbp:served_as |
the first park superintendent of Central Park
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| gptkbp:served_in |
as a consultant for the National Park Service
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Cleveland
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| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:culture
gptkb:health_services gptkb:social_reform gptkb:Journalist gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:urban_planning gptkb:Writer civic leader member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters member of the National Park Service Advisory Board influential figure in American history influential figure in the history of American landscape architecture founding member of the American Academy in Rome member of the American Institute of Architects mentor to many landscape architects pioneer in landscape design proponent of sustainable landscape practices proponent of the health benefits of nature proponent of the importance of scenic beauty visionary in landscape design key figure in the establishment of public parks in America pioneer in the use of native plants in landscape design advocate for the preservation of natural landscapes advocate for the integration of nature in urban environments key figure in the development of the park movement in the U. S. key figure in the establishment of urban green spaces key figure in the development of public parks key figure in the promotion of landscape design pioneer in landscape architecture founder of the profession of landscape architecture in America |
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
the establishment of the National Park Service
the development of urban parks |
| gptkbp:was_a_landscape_architect_for |
the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston
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| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
public parks
landscape preservation |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
land conservation
urban green spaces the importance of landscape design in urban planning the role of parks in cultural heritage preservation the aesthetic value of landscapes the community value of parks the cultural significance of landscapes the ecological value of parks the educational value of parks the historical significance of landscapes the importance of public parks for health the integration of nature in urban environments the recreational value of parks the role of parks in air quality improvement the role of parks in artistic inspiration the role of parks in biodiversity conservation the role of parks in climate resilience the role of parks in community building the role of parks in environmental sustainability the role of parks in historical education the role of parks in mental health the role of parks in social equity the role of parks in tourism. the role of parks in urban heat mitigation the role of parks in water management the role of parks in wildlife habitat preservation the social benefits of parks |
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:Harvard_University
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| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
the English landscape garden style
the English landscape garden movement the picturesque movement |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
the establishment of the National Park Service
the design of the National Mall |
| gptkbp:works_on |
the grounds of the U. S. Capitol
the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago |
| gptkbp:wrote |
A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening
A Treatise on the Theory of Landscape Gardening A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Architecture |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Harriet_Beecher_Stowe
gptkb:Frederick_Douglass gptkb:1892_Chicago_World's_Fair gptkb:1893_Chicago_World's_Fair gptkb:1893_Exposition gptkb:1893_World's_Columbian_Exposition gptkb:1893_World's_Fair gptkb:1893_World's_Fair_in_Chicago,_Illinois,_USA gptkb:1893_World's_Fair_in_Chicago,_USA gptkb:M._Paul_Friedberg gptkb:Central_Park gptkb:Midway_Atoll gptkb:Forest_Lawn_Cemetery,_Buffalo,_New_York gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition gptkb:White_House_East_Garden gptkb:White_House_West_Garden |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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