Try reading Olmsted's writings or his biography, FLO by Laura
Roper.  Olmsted made several reports on the need for parks in New York
City and Brooklyn, and ha may have commented on sanitary conditions as a
justification for the parks.


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On Tue, 7 Nov 2000, Edward Knoblauch wrote:

>Dear New York Historians:
>
>The query below came to New York History Net. Can anyone help her?
>
>
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>Dear Ms. DiSalvo,
>
>Beyond Griscom's Report, I'm at a loss. I'll post your query to the New York
>History listserv.
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>Edward Knoblauch, Webmaster
>New York History Net
>www.nyhistory.com
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: Gloria DiSalvo
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 12:28 AM
>Subject: Sanitary Conditions 1845
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>
>Hello:
>
>I'm a graduate student at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  I'm
>researching the sanitary conditions in New York City during the 1840's.  Any
>information would be appreciated.  I am reading John H. Griscom's "Report on
>the Sanitary Conditions in New York City, 1845"
>
>Thank you.
>
>Gloria DiSalvo
>email: [log in to unmask]
>