Paul, Oglesby (d. 1915) -- Philadelphia Architects and Buildings

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Born: c. 1876, Died: 10/5/1915

Landscape architect Oglesby Paul received his A.B. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1899, followed by a Bachelors of Agricultural Science from Harvard in 1901. Following graduation he pursued the art of residential landscape in the Philadelphia area, designing a number of extensive gardens for country houses. Paul also was the designated Landscape Gardener for Fairmount Park. He surveyed the standing trees and proposed a policy of conservation and use for the Park.

Written by Sandra L. Tatman.

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American Society of Landscape Architects

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University of Pennsylvania
Harvard University

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Popodicon, West Virginia - Paul designed the garden for this historic house.

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