SE Portland Treasure: Mt Tabor Park and Mr Olmsted
Perhaps you read the recent New York Times article about Frederick Law Olmsted and thought his name sounded familiar? Well, there is a good reason for that. See below for links to Mr Olmsted and Portland Parks.
This is the NYT article (subscriber OR free with registration OR from your public library):
“In Photos: A walk through Frederick Law Olmsted's Enduring Gift: America’s Public Parks,” April 22, 2022.
Link for NYT subscribers OR others with registration:
Mr Olmsted and Portland Parks:
Mt Tabor Park is also a tourist destination. Who knew?! Read the "Travel Oregon" article:
City of Portland, Parks Department:
Mt Tabor Park website:
Oregon Encyclopedia, Mt Tabor Park and Olmstead: Visit the Oregon Encyclopedia and type the word Olmstead in the search box. Mr Olmsted left his mark on several Portland parks!
Mt Tabor Park in Wikipedia
Frederick Law Olmsted in Wikipedia
Last but not least: Read more about our neighborhood park at the Friends of Mt Tabor Park website: https://www.taborfriends.org/
This blog post was published on 4/25/22 (by Laura).
