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For Immediate Release: Friday, September 19, 2008
For More Information: Katie Rampino, development & marketing coordinator, (716) 838-1249 ext. 30
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy presents Charles E. Beveridge, noted Olmsted scholar and prolific author, on Wednesday, November 12 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. at the Marcy Casino in Delaware Park. Dr. Beveridge will speak on the impact and historical significance of our beloved Olmsted parks in Buffalo.
“We are honored to have Charles Beveridge in Buffalo to share his extensive knowledge of the renowned landscape architect that created such a cultural gem in our city and in cities throughout the nation,” said Thomas Herrera-Mishler, president and CEO of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. “Frederick Law Olmsted left behind an exciting legacy and there is no one better than Dr. Beveridge to present it to us.”
Charles Beveridge is Series Editor of The Papers of Frederick Law Olmsted, the historical editing project sponsored by the National Association for Olmsted Parks, that is preparing a twelve-volume edition of Olmsted’s writings and landscape plans. Eight volumes of the series have been published thus far by Johns Hopkins University Press. An American social and urban historian, Dr. Beveridge received an AB (magna cum laude) from Harvard College and an MA and PhD from the University of Wisconsin. He is a founding member and member of the Leadership Council of the National Association for Olmsted Parks.
Dr. Beveridge is also the author, in collaboration with photographer Paul Rocheleau, of the award-winning book Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing the American Landscape. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Olmsted award of Historic Massachusetts, the Garden Club of America’s medal for historic preservation, the Olmsted medal of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and honorary membership in the ASLA.
Guest List: Tickets are $35 for Conservancy members and $40 for non-members. Sponsor a table of 8 for $350. Prices include lunch and presentation. RSVP by November 5: Details below.
The Guest Speaker Luncheon is supported by M&T Bank and WBFO 88.7
2008 marks the thirty-year anniversary of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy, a not-for-profit, membership-based, community organization, with the mission to broaden awareness of, appreciation for, and investment in the Buffalo Olmsted Park System in order to enhance, restore and maintain this historic cultural treasure for the benefit of current and future generations. A national treasure, the Olmsted System is the first of its kind in the nation designed by America’s greatest landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Buffalo’s Olmsted Parks are frequented by millions annually.
### The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy presents
Charles E. Beveridge
Noted Olmsted scholar and prolific author speaking on
the impact and historical significance of our beloved
Olmsted Parks in Buffalo
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Location: Marcy Casino, Delaware Park
Tickets: $35 (Olmsted members) / $40; Sponsor a Table of 8 for $350
RSVP by November 5, 2008 by returning an RSVP card (download below), calling (716) 838-1249 ext. 31 or emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
