UC Berkeley - Berkeley, CA
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N 37° 52.217 W 122° 15.569
10S E 565130 N 4191681
Olmsted helped landscape UC Berkeley (then College of California) in 1866.
Waymark Code: WM315T
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2008
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"Prior to the merger, site planning and tree planting was well underway at the College of California campus. In 1866, Frederick Law Olmsted was commissioned to generate a comprehensive study of the campus, which he entitled "Report Upon a Projected Improvement of the Estate of the College of California, at Berkeley, near Oakland". Considered a significant piece of the Olmsted legacy, the report provided basic concepts and a land ethic that would prevail throughout the early development of the campus.
The Olmsted plan envisioned a picturesque park-like campus, stemming from Olmsted's belief that the natural order of landscapes serve a moral purpose in society and would be well-regarded by the Trustees. The plan included a major east-west axis aligned with the Golden Gate and campus grounds framed by the north and south forks of Strawberry Creek. Olmsted introduced adaptable tree species to 'forest' the open land. Incorporated as an essential component of the overall plan was the creation of an adjacent upscale neighborhood to support and uplift the institution of higher learning. Another integral design element was Piedmont Way, Olmsted's first landscaped boulevard that became a model for several of his residential projects around the country."http://www.cp.berkeley.edu/lhp/significance/history.html
Type of Public Space: University
Job Number: 02047
Architect: Frederick Law Olmsted
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Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the park to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.