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Olmsted

American  
[ohm-stid, -sted] / ˈoʊm stɪd, -stɛd /

noun

  1. Frederick Law, 1822–1903, U.S. landscape architect.


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“He was very rich and powerful and he associated with some of the most powerful and richest people in the world, including members of both the Democratic and Republican parties,” Olmsted said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

Chef Greg Baxtrom was initially approached to see if he'd be interested in serving a meal featuring Solein at his Brooklyn restaurant, Olmsted.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2025

May 20, 2024An earlier version of this article misspelled the last name of the famed landscape architect who helped establish the National Park Service as Frederick Law Olmstead Jr. His last name is spelled Olmsted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2024

The timing is appropriate, as November holds historical significance for our Olmsted parks.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

“You will have heard of our great calamity,” Olmsted wrote to his friend Gifford Pinchot.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson