FREE Tour of Holyoke's Elmwood Park (early 20th Century Olmsted design)

1916 Northampton Street,Holyoke MA 01040

09 April, 2022

Description

Free Walking Tour: Holyoke's Elmwood Park (early 20th century Olmsted designed park) Join Bob Comeau on his 1st tour of the 2022 tour season as he begins with celebrating the 200th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted, the most prestigious American landscape architect. Bob will take you on a very informative walking tour of Elmwood Park, also known as the park that disappeared. Learn about its early landscape design by Olmsted and his firm, as well as its evolution to the area as it is today. State and local public health required protocols will be followed. Dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. Be prepared to be on your feet for 2 hours. Tour will begin at the Peck Middle School Parking Lot. No need to print a ticket. Attendance will be taken at the event. RAIN DATE: You will receive an email if the event is postponed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please consider making a donation (no matter how small) to help the Holyoke Preservation Trust with offering more free cultural and historical events and workshop materials.