Memorial Park, New London CT #01001
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Originally a burial ground and cemetery, Frederick Law Olmsted was hired by the City of New London to appraise the grounds for the construction of a new park. Plans were drawn by Olmsted circa 1884, showcasing a library and a wall with alcoves for the vertical memorial tablets. Located within the Williams Memorial Historic District, the design of the four-acre park has changed
Originally a burial ground and cemetery, Frederick Law Olmsted was hired by the City of New London to appraise the grounds for the construction of a new park. Plans were drawn by Olmsted circa 1884, showcasing a library and a wall with alcoves for the vertical memorial tablets. Located within the Williams Memorial Historic District, the design of the four-acre park has changed since Olmsted’s involvement, now including a World War II memorial and statue dedicated to Nathan Hale.
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| Type | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Job fIle (LOC) | LOC_01001(circa1884)_OAR-B-R53_mss52571.00887 | View |
| tour - online visit | The Olmsted Legacy Trail - Memorial Park | View |
| published document | CT Olmsted Documentation Survey - 01001_New-London_Memorial-Park | View |
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To additional plans & images for this project:
Olmsted Archives - digital collection courtesy of NPS Frederick Law Olmsted NHS