GEORGE GEDDES
- Program
- Subject
- Location
- Lat/Long
- Grant Recipient
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NYS Historic
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People
- SW Corner of W Genesee St & Rt 173, Syracuse, NY
- 43.0471, -76.239295
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Onondaga Historical Association
GEORGE GEDDES
Inscription
GEORGE GEDDESIN 1846 HIS FARM HERE
AWARDED BEST IN STATE
& SERVED AS TRAINING SITE
FOR FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED
DESIGNER OF CENTRAL PARK
ONONDAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION
George Geddes, son of Town of Geddes namesake James Geddes, was nationally known in agricultural circles for his model farm in Fairmount. Approximately 500 acres in size, it was noted for its productivity. Twice it was entered for competition at the New York State Fair and twice Geddes received the first prize. Geddes was a mentor to Frederick Law Olmsted, famous for designing many well-known urban parks, including Central Park in New York City.
