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Rough Point Landscape History and Garden Tour

Presented by Newport Restoration Foundation at Rough Point

May 21, 2013

Learn about the distinguished design history of this landscape while enjoying exquisite gardens and breathtaking views. Experience the creation of Frederick Law Olmsted, renowned father of landscape architecture, who initially designed the grounds. The tour goes back 250 years to when this part of Newport was farmland and traces Newport's development as a premier vacation spot as reflected in this beautiful ...More

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