Author Archives: Paul vanMeter

About Paul vanMeter

"I don't object to cutting away of certain bramble patches if brambles are to take their place--or anything that will appear spontaneous & not need watering or care. More moving or dug ground I object to. Less wildness and disorder I object to." Frederick Law Olmsted

Eventually everything connects—people, ideas, objects…

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Paul vanMeter

“Eventually everything connects—people, ideas, objects… the quality of the connections is the key to quality per se… I don’t believe in this ‘gifted few’ concept, just in people doing things they are really interested in doing. They have a way of … Continue reading →

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Mad Men and their Big Ideas. p.I

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Paul vanMeter

At AMC’s hit-series season six it’s 1966; wartime and suburban dystopia is having its effects. Season five finale had Peter Campbell getting hit in the face and thrown off his train to Greenwich. Conductor: I’m about to throw you off. Pete: … Continue reading →

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Considering Boston Connections.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Paul vanMeter

from the Lewiston, Maine Evening Journal, Tuesday November 15, 1892 PRESIDENT MCLEOD IN BOSTON – He arrives There This Morning in His Private Car To Look Over Matters.  Boston, Nov 15 – President McLeod of the Boston & Maine and … Continue reading →

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Gravel Paths in Parks….Paul Cret’s frustrations.

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Paul vanMeter

  ‘In a letter to Mrs. Eli Kirk Price, Paul Cret expresses frustration at the social behavior in the park, comparing it unfavorably with that common in Europe: “It seems that our problem at the pool is not yet solved. …The children at … Continue reading →

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999 years from May 1, 1891

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Paul vanMeter

THE PHILADELPHIA AND READING TERMINAL RAILROAD (Operated under lease by Philadelphia and Reading Ry. Co.) History: Chartered under the laws of Pennsylvania, on April 13, 1888. Leased for 999 years from May 1, 1891, to the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad … Continue reading →

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Gardening Gone WILD!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Paul vanMeter

Gardening Gone Wild. spanning the height of horticulture. How Paul vanMeter of VIADUCTgreene Is Going To Change The Face of Philadelphia.  by Fran Sorin

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