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Louisville Olmsted Park System

by Frederick Law Olmsted

Citywide, Louisville, KY

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The last park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., often called the 'ultimate' system of his career. Eighteen parks and six tree-lined parkways. Listed on the National Register in 1982.

Louisville Olmsted Park System

Citywide, Louisville, KY

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Year Built: 1891
Architect: Frederick Law Olmsted
Style: Olmsted Park System
Period: Gilded Age
Era: 1891

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