Paul, Oglesby, c. 1876-1915
Person
Biography as written by Sandra L. Tatman for Philadelphia Architects and Buildings
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.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Paul Oglesby to Jesse T. Vogdes relative to a donation of rare Eastern Rhododendrons to Horticultural Hall, 1904 November 29
Item — Drawer: 5-4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1904 November 29
Report on the trees of Fairmount Park: a study of the trees growing naturally in the park forests and of those planted for shade or decorative purposes, including the outline of a general forestry policy suggested for their future care, 1908
File — Shelf: 33, Box: 33, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains publications issued by the Fairmount Park Commission. Publications include staff reports, instructional materials, and catalogs.
Dates:
Publication: 1908
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- Correspondence 1
- Horticultural Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1
- Reports 1
- Trees 1