DESCRIPTION: Rare finely-detailed heliotype (1) plat and landscape plan by Frederick Law Olmsted for the Linwood development, in Lynn, Massachusetts, 1889. WorldCat lists only one copy, at Harvard. Heliotype Printing Co., Boston. R.R. Jones, del.
"John Charles and Frederick Law Olmsted developed the Linwood subdivision on the estate of Philip Tapley, a hilltop property with views of striking features like Breed’s Pond and Lynn Harbor. With the site's steep topography, the pair faced challenges and had to make strategic design choices to maximize space on the hilltop plateaus. Plans show that roughly 218 lots were mapped to house large single-family homes. Unfortunately, Linwood was never developed (1).
In 1889, F. L. Olmsted designed Linwood, a neighborhood in Lynn, Massachusetts. The Linwood neighborhood was a unique project at the time, as it was one of the earliest examples of a planned suburban community. Olmsted was hired by the developers of the Linwood project, the Lynn Land Company, to design the landscape and street plan for the neighborhood. Olmsted's plan for Linwood included winding streets, spacious lots, and plenty of green space. He also designed a park in the center of the neighborhood, which he called "The Park at Linwood."
September, 1889. F. L. Olmstead & Co. Landscape Architects. Brookline, Mass. 1889. and Isaac K. Harris, Engineer. Lynn, Mass.
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) was an American landscape architect and urban planner who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of American landscape architecture. Olmsted is best known for his design of Central Park in New York City, which he created in collaboration with his partner, Calvert Vaux.
Olmsted began his career as a journalist and traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States. In 1857, he and Vaux won a competition to design Central Park, which became their most famous and enduring work. Olmsted went on to design many other parks and public spaces, including Dilworth in Charlotte, N.C., the Emerald Necklace in Boston, and the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. Olmsted was an advocate for urban planning and believed that design of the built environment could have a profound impact on people's physical and mental well-being.
(1) Subdivisions and Suburban Communities. Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. Massachusetts. National Park Service. Online.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1889
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States
BODY OF WATER: N/A
CONDITION: Good.
Strong on crisp translucent paper. Old reinforcement from verso with adhesive tape. Repair slightly toned as shown.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER:
SIZE: 18
" x
20 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 50
PRICE: $875
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