Posts Tagged ‘Niagara Falls’
The 1885 Opening of Niagara Falls State Park: Olmsted’s Vision of Restoration
A Picturesque Landscape On this day, thousands of people watched as Niagra Falls was officially opened. The area had been thoroughly cleaned up, improved, and made more accessible. Prior to the restoration, Frederick Law Olmsted said of the Falls, “I have followed the Appalachian chain almost from end to end, and traveled on horseback, in…
Read MorePehr Kalm’s Niagara Adventure: A Botanical Discovery Day
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 13, 1750 On this day, my most cherished garden companions, the esteemed botanist Pehr Kalm graced the magnificent Niagara Falls with his discerning presence. One can almost hear the thunderous cascade serving…
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