Riverside Park, Hartford CT #00806
Type:
Parks, Parkways & Recreation Areaslocation
synopsis
The Olmsted Brothers began working on Riverside Park in 1895 after the city of Hartford acquired land for the dedicated purpose of creating a new green space. The project was led by J.C. Olmsted and a general plan was published in 1899 (plan 806-Z1-PT2). Originally 75 acres, the landscape included three dedicated playfields, meadow pond, wading pool, and ‘little folks lawn’.
The Olmsted Brothers began working on Riverside Park in 1895 after the city of Hartford acquired land for the dedicated purpose of creating a new green space. The project was led by J.C. Olmsted and a general plan was published in 1899 (plan 806-Z1-PT2). Originally 75 acres, the landscape included three dedicated playfields, meadow pond, wading pool, and ‘little folks lawn’. The park no longer reflects the original Olmsted vision and will be undergoing a new expansion.
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Plans (22)
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| Type | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Job fIle (LOC) | LOC_00806(1897-1900)_OAR-B-R49_mss52571.00820 | View |
| SI-AAG Finding Aid Index | Finding Aid Index_SI-AAG #00806 Riverside Park | View |
| published document | CT Olmsted Documentation Survey - 00806_Hartford_Riverside-Park | View |
Links
To additional plans & images for this project:
Olmsted Archives - digital collection courtesy of NPS Frederick Law Olmsted NHS
To other digital collections:
Smithsonian Institution - Archives of American Gardens
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