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Frederick Law Olmsted Documentary Screening

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As we celebrate Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday in 2022, please join us at the historic North Park Theatre for to watch these beautiful Olmsted documentaries on the big screen! FREE admission for all.

The featured documentaries are:

Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America | National 60 minute program
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing Western New York | 30 minute local program

Event details:

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022
Time: 11:30am
Place: North Park Theatre, 1428 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
Free Admission

About Olmsted 200 | Visit bfloparks.org/olmsted200 for more!

Buffalo isn’t BFLO without FLO. Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of Landscape Architecture, undoubtedly left an enduring mark on our region’s landscapes and public parks. In 2022, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is taking part in Olmsted 200, a bicentennial celebration of Olmsted’s 200th birthday.

Alongside national and international organizations such as the National Association for Olmsted Parks and World Urban Parks, we are honoring Olmsted’s legacy and his lasting influence on our communities.

250K Grant will Enable Completion of Rumsey Park Shelter Restoration

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BANK OF AMERICA AWARDS $250,000 GRANT TO BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY

Delaware Park is getting a big boost from Bank of America. The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy will be the recipient of a $250,000 grant, which will be earmarked for the complete restoration of the Rumsey Park Shelter – near the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Forest Avenue. Read More

The Bridges of Lincoln Parkway

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WHEN YOU DRIVE OVER THE LINCOLN PARKWAY BRIDGE PAST HOYT LAKE ONTO THE SCAJAQUADA ROADWAY, YOU MAY NOTICE THOSE GRANITE FINIALS FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AS YOU PASS.

They are successors to the oak and cast iron railings of the past. This bridge is the third to span that spot over our park lake. Read More