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A Great Park System

Item

Title
A Great Park System
Description
This 1901 Washington Post article discusses the newly formed McMillan Commission. Architect Burnham, who arranged World's Fair Grounds, and landscape expert F.L. Olmsted are among the newly appointed members of the committee. The article is hopeful that they will create artistic parks that will continue on the tradition of great parks in the City.
Date
3/23/1901
Source
The Washington Post.
Coverage
1890-1919
Theme
design & monuments
environment
museums
Item sets
Mall History Test