A Modern Arcadia: Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and the Plan for Forest Hills Gardens Contributor(s): Klaus, Susan L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 155849314X ISBN-13: 9781558493148 Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2001 Annotation: An illustrated history of one of America's most notable planned communities, built in the suburbs of New York City in the early twentieth century. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Landscape - Gardening | Landscape - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development |
Dewey: 307.121 |
LCCN: 2001007538 |
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 7.28" W x 10.26" L (1.74 lbs) 207 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index |
Review Citations: New York Times 09/01/2002 pg. 17 Choice 12/01/2002 pg. 623 Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2003 pg. 21 - Recommended/Regional General |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Designed to apply the new science of city planning to a suburban setting, Forest Hill Gardens was created to provide housing for commuters to New York City. This history chronicles the creation of the 142-acre development from its inception in 1909 through its first two decades. |
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