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
Treasures found in Scottswood Common
In Scottswood Common, directly across from 157 Scottswood, there is a bed of wonderful woodland treasures.
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Historic Walking Tours
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society is pleased to announce our 2009 Walking Tour schedule of Historic Riverside. Please note the next tour is scheduled for June 28 (South) departing at 2pm. Please join us for this great opportunity to learn about our historic landmark village!
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Landscape Workdays
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside and the Riverside public works department are teaming up in 2009 to help beautify the Scottswood Common, The Longcommon and the park along Riverside Road. Up next, the Longcommon and Downing Triangle on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 9am – 12pm.
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New Addition to Olmsted Collection
In celebration of National Poetry Month, there has been a significant addition to the Olmsted Collection as the Library Committee recently purchased the “Poetical Works of Akenside”.
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Newsletters
Olmsted Society Newsletters are now ON-Line!
Check out the Spring Newsletter today.
Celebrating the Earth by Improving a Park
There was quite a lot of activity at the Millbridge Triangle on the morning of April 25, 2009 as over thirty four people worked to improve the ecology of the park.
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Poetry Contest
Entry Deadline has passed. Winners to be announced at the beginning of June!
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All FLOS Members will be entered to win 1 FREE night at the famous Inn on Biltmore, Asheville N.C. (Not a member yet?