This new film by Rebecca Messner examines the formation of America’s first great city parks in the late 19th century through the enigmatic eyes of Frederick Law Olmsted, the visionary urban planner and landscape architect.  Prospect Park Alliance hosted the premiere screening on Wednesday, August 4. 

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The confirmed schedule for future screenings follows:

• August 11 — Denver, City Park Pavilion (Denver Parks & Recreation)
• August 26 — Buffalo, Marcy Casino (Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy)
• September 21 — Louisville, State Art Museum (Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy)
• September 22 — Boston, Museum of Fine Arts (Emerald Necklace Conservancy)
• September 26 — Baltimore, Reginald Lewis Museum of African American History (Friends of Maryland’s Olmsted Parks and Landscapes and Friends of Druid Hill Park)
• October 19 — San Francisco, DeYoung Museum (San Francisco Parks Trust)
• November 6 — Atlanta, Piedmont Park (Piedmont Park Conservancy)

See www.theolmstedlegacy.org for more information.