Landmarks named for Olmste(a)ds
This is an attempt to list various items that honor an Olmste(a)d not included in one of our other lists. Most will be for our famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted (FLO) and the firm he founded.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington
US Capital grounds
On the west lawn of the US Capital (Senate side) is a Kentucky Coffee Tree planted to honor FLO and the work on the firm on the grounds. For more information and dedication day click here.
American University
On the Campus, a tree with plaque honoring FLO and their design work on the campus. It is located adjacent to Hurst Hall, which is named in honor of Bishop Hurst, the founder of the university, and the first building on campus. The campus grounds are a certified arboretum.
and Olmste(a)d Family Association, 2017-2026
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