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A Century of Olmsted: Utica and Beyond Celebrates Utica’s Natural Landscape August 14, 2014 thr ough Januar y 4, 2015
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n the early 20th century, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. (1870-1957) and Thomas R. Proctor (1844-1920) led the way in the transformation of the Utica landscape, creating beautiful and naturalistic recreational spaces that provided escapes from the city and enhanced the quality of life for its inhabitants.
of expansive and unique parks for more than 100 years. Through period imagery and contemporary art photographs, this exhibition will explore the development of the park system (concentrating on Roscoe Conkling and F. T. Proctor Parks), the changes to the landscape over time, and the recent restoration efforts.
Stunning contemporary photoA Century of Olmsted: Utica graphs by artist Lee Friedlander and Beyond, on view in the Otto will also accompany the exhibiMeyer galleries August 14 tion. Drawn from Friedlander’s through January 4, is the first book Lee Friedlander Photoexhibition to explore the cregraphs: Frederick Law Olmsted Postcard of F.T. Proctor Park, ca. 1923, originally published by Wm. Jobb Co., Syracuse, ation of some of Utica’s most Landscapes, the images chroniN.Y. Collection of the Oneida County Historical Society, Utica, N.Y. beautiful natural places. cle the dramatic impact of the vision of Olmsted Sr. and how his foresight influenced his son and During the late 19th century, American cities—stifled by their inherthe parks of New York State. ent industrial landscapes and high population density—incorporated park systems to provide pastoral and woodland escapes for the public’s enjoyment. The Utica parks and Parkway neighborhood stemmed from this national trend. Proctor—a prominent citizen, Celebrate Utica’s Parks at the businessman, philanthropist, and one of the Institute’s founders— Members’ Opening Reception for believed that the city deserved parks comparable to those in nearby urban centers. His vision manifested itself in the City of Utica’s A Century of Olmsted: Utica and Beyond beautification efforts directed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., the son Thursday, August 14, 5 to 7 p.m. of America’s most celebrated landscape architect, Frederick Law Museum of Art, Fountain Elms Olmsted Sr. (1822-1903). Brief remarks in the exhibition gallery at 5:30 p.m. As noted by guest curator Amanda Manahan, who wrote her Master’s thesis on the Utica parks, Utica has benefited from this series
Free and Open to the Public
We thank our generous exhibition sponsors: Adirondack Financial Services; Christopher and Virginia Kelly; and The F.X. Matt II Memorial Fund, the James C. O’Shea Family Fund, and the Joan B. and William F. O’Shea Family Fund—each a donor-advised fund of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc.
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