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Charles Capen McLaughlin discusses landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted

BROADCAST: Jun. 27, 1977 | DURATION: 00:52:05

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Synopsis

Historian Charles Capen McLaughlin discusses landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and how Olmsted worked to create spaces where the working class could enjoy nature in industrialized areas. Studs plays "Whose Garden Was This" - Tom Paxton (1970) and "Tapestry" - Don McLean (1970).

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 27, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Chicago Urban Life

People

Artists Historians

Tags

McLaughlin, Charles Capen--Interviews Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903--Biography. Landscape architects--Biography.--United States--20th century Historians--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. McLaughlin, Charles WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Washington Park (Chicago) Landscape architecture Nature and art Moses, Robert, 1888-1981 Chicago World's Fair (1893: Chicago, Ill.) Industrialization Reaction to industrialization Automobile industry Public transportation Central Park (New York) Yosemite National Park Public resources Public parks Public affluence The Nation (magazine)

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