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The 340 acres of New Orleans land was turned into Audubon Park by the Olmsted Brothers in 1898. J.C. Olmsted was tasked with not only designing the landscape of the park but also “forming public opinion in favor of larger municipal expenditure on the park.”

The 340 acres of New Orleans land was turned into Audubon Park by the Olmsted Brothers in 1898. J.C. Olmsted was tasked with not only designing the landscape of the park but also “forming public opinion in favor of larger municipal expenditure on the park.” [Visit by J.C. Olmsted_10-28-1899_LOC-OAR-B-R76_im.11] The plan included a wading pool, a concourse, railroad, and designated administration area (plan 02001-11).

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