Olmsted & Vaux

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Taught by James Hoffman

James Hoffman is a seasoned licensed New York City tour guide with over a decade of experience. He’s set up an array of sightseeing walks and bike tours that span from iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal to the historic Green-Wood Cemetery.

When he's not leading tours he runs open board game nights at victorypints.com and donates his time to the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC), working alongside fellow guides to promote live tour guides.

 
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Hall and Oates, Ben and Jerry, Mary-Kate and Ashley; history's filled with amazing duos. When it comes to New York City parks and the history of landscape design, though, there's one duo that stands above the rest. Olmsted and Vaux.

Starting in the 1850's with their collaboration on Central Park, they would work together to drastically change the face of New York. From Prospect Park to Ocean Parkway to Fort Greene Park and beyond, they would create a legacy that would influence the nation.

Join us for a 90 minute lecture as we explore how they met, what their influences were and how the effects of their partnership would be felt long after it was over.

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