Frederick Law Olmsted's Point Chautauqua

By Edgar C. Conkling

This book is about a work, one whose value derives not only from its beauty and rarity but, more particularly, from the eminence of the artist. As a well-preserved creation of America's most celebrated landscape architect, Point Chautauqua's 1875 Frederick Law Olmsted design has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Among Olmsted's many works, Point Chautauqua stands alone. Only here did the master find a physical setting that conformed to his aesthetic ideal. Moreover, this was his only design for a religious community. Point Chautauqua richly exhibits the design principles that are the hallmarks of every Olmsted creation. This community therefore offers a rewarding laboratory for students of historic landscape architect, and is also a living, working community.

Frederick Law Olmsted's Point Chautauqua

By Edgar C. Conkling

Canisius College Press, 2001
Price: $15.00

ISBN: 0-9671480-6-5