Andrew Jackson Downing (born October 31, 1815 - died July 28, 1852) was an American landscape designer and writer from Newburgh, New York and the editor and publisher of The Horticulturist magazine. October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. ... The Battle of New Orleans 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A landscape architect is primarily a designer of spaces, mostly landscapes, and sometimes gardens, in the field of landscape architecture. ... The term writer can apply to anyone who creates a written work, but the word more usually designates those who write creatively or professionally, or those who have written in many different forms. ... Newburgh is both a city and a town in Orange County, New York. ... An Editor is a person who prepares text—typically language, but also images and sounds—for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it. ... A publisher is a person or entity which engages in the act of publishing. ... A collection of magazines A magazine is a periodical publication containing a variety of articles. ...

Born in Newburgh, New York, United States, an exhibition of continental landscape watercolors by Calvert Vaux captured Downing's attention. He traveled to London in search of an architect that would compliment his vision of what a landscape should be. Downing believed that architecture should be visually integrated into the surrounding landscape, and he wanted to work with someone who had as deep an appreciation of art as he did. Vaux readily accepted the job and moved to the United States. Newburgh is both a city and a town in Orange County, New York. ... An unobtrusive bridge in Central Park, designed by Calvert Vaux, separates pedestrians from the carriage drive. ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London and the Regions of England London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7,421,328 and a metropolitan population of between 12 and 14 million. ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect, also known as a building designer, is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction, whose role is to guide decisions affecting those building aspects that are of aesthetic, cultural or social concern. ...

Downing and Vaux worked together for two years, and during those two years, he made Vaux a partner. Together they designed many significant projects. Examples include the grounds in the White House and the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. Vaux’s work on the Smithsonian inspired an article he wrote for The Horticulturist, in which he stated his view that it was time the government should recognize and support the arts. Shortly after writing this in 1852, Downing died during a fire in a steamboat accident. He was interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery, in his birthplace of Newburgh, New York. Vaux took over the company and his later work in Central Park was to be a fitting memorial to his late partner. The southern side of the White House The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. ... The Smithsonian castle, as seen through the garden gate. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Paddle steamers - Lucerne-Switzerland Left: original paddlewheel from a paddle steamer on the lake of Lucerne. ... A Central Park landscape Central Park (40° 46′ 59″ N, 73° 58′ 20″ W) is a large urban public park (843 acres or 3. ...

It was Downing who first proposed the development of Central Park in The Horticulturist magazine. Downing was a friend and mentor to fellow landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted whom he introduced to the English-born Vaux. Following the tragic death, in Downing's honor, Olmsted and Vaux entered the Central Park design competition together and won. Designed in 1853, the park opened to the public three years later in 1856. The two went on to create a partnership, Olmsted, Vaux and Company. He also had a mother named Becky Crandall A landscape architect is primarily a designer of spaces, mostly landscapes, and sometimes gardens, in the field of landscape architecture. ... Frederick Law Olmsted, oil painting by John Singer Sargent, 1895, Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina Frederick Law Olmsted (April 26, 1822 – August 28, 1903) was a United States landscape architect, famous for designing many well-known urban parks, including Central Park in New York City, the countrys oldest coordinated... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

External links

• Andrew Jackson Downing - biographical information from the Gardens Guide