Screening & Talkback: Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America

Frederick Law Olmsted’s masterworks of Central and Prospect Parks are cherished by New Yorkers, but his brilliant work carving nature into cities can be seen across the nation. Join us for this documentary and presentation from the film’s lead researcher and historian, Laurence Cotton.

Presented in connection with the exhibition “A Means of a Ready Escape: Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.”

 











When: Wed., Jun. 20, 2018 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont St.
718-222-4111
Price: Free
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Frederick Law Olmsted’s masterworks of Central and Prospect Parks are cherished by New Yorkers, but his brilliant work carving nature into cities can be seen across the nation. Join us for this documentary and presentation from the film’s lead researcher and historian, Laurence Cotton.

Presented in connection with the exhibition “A Means of a Ready Escape: Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.”

 

Buy tickets/get more info now