Linwood

Linwood, Job #01123, Lynn, MA

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Quick Facts

Location:

Lynn, MA

Significance:

Olmsted Designed Suburban Community

John Charles and Frederick Law Olmsted developed the Linwood subdivision on the estate of Philip Tapley, a hilltop property with views of striking features like Breed’s Pond and Lynn Harbor. With the site's steep topography, the pair faced challenges and had to make strategic design choices to maximize space on the hilltop plateaus. Plans show that roughly 218 lots were mapped to house large single-family homes. Unfortunately, Linwood was never developed.

Source: "Linwood," Olmsted Online

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