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Handscaping U.S. Capitol grounds was visionary

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Rick

Give Frederick Law Olmsted credit — he didn’t miss a thing. When landscaping the U.S. Capitol grounds in 1874, Olmstead wanted to create things that were both aesthetic and functional. The walls were low so the public could see over … Continue reading →

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Handscaping U.S. Capitol grounds was visionary

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