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Olmsted Landscapes in Connecticut with Christopher Wigren
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This year marks the 200th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), considered the father of American landscape architecture. Christopher Wigren of Preservation Connecticut will talk about the Olmsted firm’s work in Connecticut and how Frederick Law Olmsted’s upbringing, education, and connections in the state shaped his subsequent career.
Mr. Wigren is the Deputy Director of Preservation Connecticut, the statewide nonprofit dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting the buildings, sites and landscapes that contribute to the heritage and vitality of Connecticut. Register by calling 860-584-7790, Online, or just stop by Manross Memorial Library.
