ABSTRACT
Plate 22 Central Park, New York, 1863. Frederick Law Olmsted and his partner Calvert Vaux conceived and executed a park that was not only a masterpiece of design excellence, but also articulated a philosophy about what urban parks were for. Central Park provided the illusion of nature in the city. It was an oasis of calm and an intended meeting place for different classes. Central Park provided areas for quiet contemplation, boating, strolling, riding, baseball, Sunday school picnics and countless other activities. © Museum of the City of New York.
