Calvert Vaux

Calvert Vaux (1824-1895) was a British-American architect and landscape designer best known for co-designing Central Park in New York City with Frederick Law Olmsted. Vaux was born in London and studied architecture in England before immigrating to the United States in 1850, to work with Andrew Jackson Downing, the father of American landscape design. He quickly became a successful architect, collaborating with Olmsted on numerous projects, including the design of Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY. Vaux was also a prolific designer of private residences, churches, and public buildings, many of which still stand today. He died in Brooklyn in 1895, leaving behind a legacy of innovative and influential architectural work.