A Modern Arcadia: Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and the Plan for Forest Hills Garden - Klaus, Susan L.
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In this richly illustrated volume, Susan L. Klaus presents the history of Forest Hills Gardens, a 142-acre residential development in Queens, New York, from its inception in 1909 through its first two decades, offering critical insights into American planning history, landscape architecture, and the social and economic forces that shaped housing in the Progressive Era. Klaus focuses particularly on the creative genius of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., who served as planner and landscape architect.

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In this richly illustrated volume, Susan L. Klaus presents the history of Forest Hills Gardens, a 142-acre residential development in Queens, New York, from its inception in 1909 through its first two decades, offering critical insights into American planning history, landscape architecture, and the social and economic forces that shaped housing in the Progressive Era. Klaus focuses particularly on the creative genius of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., who served as planner and landscape architect.
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SUSAN L. KLAUS is an independent scholar with particular interest in urban and landscape history. She has published numerous articles on Olmsted Jr. and the work of the Olmsted firm.