The Olmsted who built Thompson Park

Second Look: A paper's history of Northern New York

English - May 01, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 15 MB - ★★★★ - 18 ratings
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More than a century ago, Watertown City planners sought the help of a man to help make the gift of beautiful park land into a perfect treasure. We talk about the park, the movement and influences that helped shape its creator and the impact of the land today.

Edited by Christina Knott.

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