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Portland, Oregon
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Laurelhurst Park, now a beloved urban green space, was originally a lake called 'Firwood Lake' before it was transformed into a park in the early 1900s.
In 2001, Laurelhurst Park was designated as a National Historic Landmark, recognizing its significance in landscape architecture.
The park was designed by Emanuel Mische, who was a protégé of the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
The park is home to a diverse collection of trees, including some rare species like the Dawn Redwood, which was thought to be extinct until rediscovered in China in the 1940s.
Before becoming a public park, the land was part of the estate of William S. Ladd, a prominent Portland businessman and former mayor.
The park's development was influenced by the City Beautiful movement, which gained popularity after the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland.
