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 1 Collection or Record:
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
Dates:
1904 November 29