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In 1921 The Olmsted Brothers began designing Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. directed the campus project and stated that “any plans for a new agricultural college should of course be made with the idea of providing for not only the immediate but also for probable future needs.”

In 1921 The Olmsted Brothers began designing Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. directed the campus project and stated that “any plans for a new agricultural college should of course be made with the idea of providing for not only the immediate but also for probable future needs.” [FLO Jr. to J.K Newman_01-15-1921_LOC-OAR-B-R338_im.4] He expressed his positive viewpoint stating “I greatly enjoyed the old campus, with its fine trees and quaint solid buildings…the curious five-side court is architecturally unique.” [Report by FLO Jr._04-25-1921_LOC-OAR-B-R338_im.21]The general plan showed extensive pastures around the building and a focus on dense plantings in an arboretum and connective pathways around the arts and science building.

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