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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
OUR PRICE: $37.95  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2001
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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.
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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
 
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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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