Olmsted's Elmwood
The Rise, Decline and Renewal of Buffalo's Parkway Neighborhood, a Model for America's Cities
By Clinton E. Brown | Publisher: City of Light Publishing
About the book
The fascinating story of the historic Elmwood District is told for the first time, from the arrival on the Niagara Frontier of Joseph Ellicott, through the role played by Fredrick Law Olmsted's parks and parkways, and into the decline and renewal during modern era. This lushly illustrated book educates and enlightens, telling the stories of the people who gave Elmwood its enduring character, transforming it from dense forest into one of America's top ten neighborhoods.
Editions of Olmsted's Elmwood
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781942483380
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781942483373
- EBook
- ISBN 9781942483397
Read an Excerpt
The fascinating story of the historic Elmwood District is told for the first time, from the arrival on the Niagara Frontier of Joseph Ellicott, through the role played by Fredrick Law Olmsted's parks and parkways, and into the decline and renewal during modern era. This lushly illustrated book educates and enlightens, telling the stories of the people who gave Elmwood its enduring character, transforming it from dense forest into one of America's top ten neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olmsted's Elmwood about?
The fascinating story of the historic Elmwood District is told for the first time, from the arrival on the Niagara Frontier of Joseph Ellicott, through the role played by Fredrick Law Olmsted's parks and parkways, and into the decline and renewal during modern era. This lushly illustrated book educates and enlightens, telling the stories of the people who gave Elmwood its enduring character, transforming it from dense forest into one of America's top ten neighborhoods.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Olmsted's Elmwood?
The Arts > Architecture
Where can I read a sample of Olmsted's Elmwood?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781942483380
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Olmsted's Elmwood?
Clinton E. Brown
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Olmsted's Elmwood is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781942483380) and paperback(ISBN 9781942483373) and ebook(ISBN 9781942483397)
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