Images in the collection span the period, 1850-1949, but the majority date between 1897 and 1927. Among the photographs from Johnston's early career are her coverage of American world's fairs; coal mining; the White House; openings of Congress; Admiral Dewey; and Progressive era educational efforts, including a survey of Washington, D.C., schools and such minority educational institutions as the Hampton Institute and the Tuskegee Institute.

"Patrons can watch the site transform from an industrial wasteland to a new urban park of world renown. These photographs provide a record of Chicago’s Millennium Park, including detailed images of the construction of Cloud Gate, the Jay Pritzker Music Pavilion, B.P. Pedestrian Bridge, Crown Fountain and Millennium Monument."

"Created by the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, this site brings together essays, photographs, and other materials that tell the story of some of the state's most well-known town greens... Users will find detailed information on most of the town greens in the state, along with additional data resources such as planning documents." -- Internet Scout Report April 13, 2012

A free app that allows you to read Cer Magazine International on your iPhone or iPad. Cer Magazine features projects from around the world that use Italian ceramic tiles. You'll be amazed at the range of projects!

The Waterworks Museum interprets unique stories of one of the country's first metropolitan water systems through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health.

English Heritage advises the government of the United Kingdom on historic sites. This section of their website focuses on contemporary park, garden and landscape design in England.

English Heritage advises the government of the United Kingdom on historic sites. This website is maintained by English Heritage and showcases their collection of historic pictures of historic buildings, parks and gardens in England. The pictures date from the 1850s to today.

English Heritage advises the government of the United Kingdom on historic sites. Their website has a wealth of information about, and pictures of, historic sites all over England, including both buildings and parks and gardens. Look under Research (under the Professional tab) to find research reports about everything from landscape conservation to the thermal performance of traditional sash windows.

The National Trust maintains over 350 historic sites in England. This section of their website focuses on the gardens and parks among these sites.

The National Trust maintains over 350 historic sites in England. This section of their website focuses on sustainable landscaping and gardening.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation is dedicated to the identification, use and preservation of "cultural landscapes", which encompasses everything from small farms to grand estates, public parks to college campuses, scenic highways to cemeteries and industrial sites - anything that is part of the built environment.

Research summaries from InformeDesign on outdoor spaces -- waterfront facilities, camps, gardens, parks, visitor centers, playgrounds, and more.

Articles on the design of recreation facilities from the magazine Architectural Record, including zoos, nature centers, swimming pools and aquatic centers, parks, gardens, athletic centers, rec centers, stadiums, driving ranges, arenas, ballparks, speedways, and more.

The Nature Explorium, part of the Middle Country Public Library (MCPL) on Long Island, NY, is an "outdoor learning space for children and families". Several different areas encourage children to learn about nature and improve their physical, social and academic skills.

Browse articles on the latest research about built environments, including children's spaces, museums, healthcare facilities, retirement communities, schools, and more.

Look under PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE > RESOURCE CENTER for information on specific topics such as historic preservation, designing outdoor spaces for children, and water conservation.

On this website you can find information about using the principles of evidence-based design to include gardens and green spaces in healthcare facility design, and links to facilities featuring such spaces.

Images of gardens and landscapes throughout history and around the world, created for a History of Landscape Architecture course at the University of Oregon. Images may be reproduced for educational purposes.

from the University of Minnesota

From the Library of Congress. "This collection of approximately 2,800 lantern slides represents an historical view of American buildings and landscapes built during the period 1850-1920. ... The collection offers views of cities, specific buildings, parks, estates and gardens, including a complete history of Boston's Park System. In addition to photographs, views of locations around the country include plans, maps, and models. Hundreds of private estates from all over the United States are represented in the collection through contemporary views of their houses and gardens (including features such as formal gardens, terraces, and arbors)." Reproduction allowed for fair use.

New York Botanical Garden's International Plant Science Center

Journal from India, with information on historical and contemporary Indian, South Asian and Islamic landscape design.

Landscape Architecture research guide from UC Berkeley

Landscape Architecture research guide from the University of Indiana - Urbana Champagne

Landscape architecture research guide from UVa

Smithsonian Libraries, Archives and Museums have worked together and created the Collections Search Center, a one-stop-searching center for the public for SI collections. This fast growing Collections Search Center is hosted by OCIO and currently contains 2.3 million records with 280,000 online media such as images, sound files, videos, and online collections.