Welcome to The Frederick Law Olmsted Society
In 1868, landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and his partner, Calvert Vaux, were commissioned to plan a unique community just west of Chicago, Illinois. The result was Riverside, a beautiful community along the Des Plaines River, complete with curving lanes, abundant greenery, and gas street lights. One hundred years later, the Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside was formed.
In 1970, Riverside was named a National Historic Landscape District.
Latest News
Landscape Workdays
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside and the Riverside public works department are pleased to announce the 2010 Work Days schedule to help beautify the Scottswood Common, The Longcommon and the park along Riverside Road. Next workday September 11th on Scottswood Common at Millbridge Road.
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Historic Walking Tours
Riverside Olmsted Society Docent Yvonne Lucero pointing out the Coonley Gardener’s Cottage to a group on the August 29 South tour. Come join us for our next tour on September 26th!
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Architecture Field Trip – SC Johnson Building
On Friday August 6, 2010, the Frederick Law Olmsted Society Architecture Committee organized a field trip to the SC Johnson Administration Building in Racine Wisconsin. Photo gallery for the trip now updated!
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The Ultimate Recycler
A large group of volunteers showed up on July 17th to clear the brush at Scottswood Common and Millbridge Roads…and learned a little something about recycling along the way.
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Xylem and Phloem!
Hot and humid workday from June 26th!
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2010 Poetry Contest
The Reflections on Riverside Student Poetry Contest winners have been announced! Thanks to all who joined us for the Riverside Poetry Reading and Reception to be held at the Library on Thursday, July 15th.
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Newsletters
Summer Newsletter released June 25th!
Check out the 2010 Summer Newsletter today and learn more about FLOS.
Zoo Woods and Waubansee Preserve Tours
Thanks to all who joined us for the tours of Zoo Woods and the Waubansee Preserve. Photos and recap now available.
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Housewalk 2010: Babson to Baltis – A 20th Century Pageant
Thanks to everyone who visited Riverside! You were treated to a beautiful afternoon and a most enjoyable walk. Thank you also to our Housewalk Committee, Kim and Connie, for their hard work and dedication which made the housewalk a success! Housewalk photos are in the Photo Gallery link above.
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Olmsted Signature Tote Bag
Show your support for the Fredrick Law Olmsted Society and shop in style with our Signature Tote Bags! Help reduce the use of plastic bags. Great for trips to the Library or sustainable shopping at your local grocer.
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Landscape Resources
Multiple Riverside landscape resources are available through our site. Please feel free to explore. Recently added are landscape plans from Olmsted member John Kunka.
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