Prospect Park Handbook, by Clay Lancaster, 1988. "Prospect Park was laid out by landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux for the then-independent city of Brooklyn. Prospect Park opened in 1867, though it was not substantially complete until 1873. The park subsequently underwent numerous modifications and expansions to its facilities. Several additions to the park were completed in the 1890s, in the City Beautiful architectural movement. In the early 20th century, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation commissioner Robert Moses started a program to clean up Prospect Park. A period of decline in the late 20th century spurred the creation of the Prospect Park Alliance." Paperback, approximately 6 by 8 1/4 inches, 129 pages, some black and white photos and line drawings, indexed. Pre-owned item in good condition, no handwriting, no markings, no tears, light use.