Parks | Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA
Clip: Season 1 Episode 3 | 6m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
A new three-part series, 10 THAT CHANGED AMERICA, hosted by Geoffrey Baer.
WTTW Chicago and PBS present a new three-part television and web series, 10 THAT CHANGED AMERICA. Hosted by Geoffrey Baer, this series will recount the stories of 40 of America’s manmade wonders, introduce us to the men and women who built them, and explore the impact that these places have had on us as individuals and communities.
10 that Changed America is made possible, in part, by The Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation. Major funding is also provided by Joan and Robert Clifford, The Walter E. Heller Foundation, and other generous supporters.
Parks | Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA
Clip: Season 1 Episode 3 | 6m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
WTTW Chicago and PBS present a new three-part television and web series, 10 THAT CHANGED AMERICA. Hosted by Geoffrey Baer, this series will recount the stories of 40 of America’s manmade wonders, introduce us to the men and women who built them, and explore the impact that these places have had on us as individuals and communities.
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10 That Changed America is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
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Discover the evolution of our nation’s city parks and learn the history of landscapes. (30s)
Web Exclusive: Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA
Geoffrey gets a behind the scenes tour of the water works station, Fairmount Park. (2m 43s)
Web Exclusive: Freeway Park, Seattle, WA
Geoffrey Baer learns what it takes to keep Freeway Park’s plantings in shape. (3m 1s)
Web Exclusive: Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA
Enjoy this 1976 interview with Richard Haag about Gas Works Park. (5m 8s)
Web Exclusive: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Boston, MA
Geoffrey Baer interviews a cemetery official about the notable graves and monuments. (3m 5s)
Web Exclusive: Overton Park, Memphis, TN
Geoffrey Baer talks with Charlie Newman, attorney for Citizens to Protect Overton Park. (3m 15s)
Web Exclusive: Squares of Savannah, Savannah, GA
Geoffrey Baer interviews a local expert about how the squares have changed. (3m 32s)
Web Exclusive: The High Line, New York, NY
Two of the High Line’s designers share with Geoffrey Baer their favorite features. (2m 46s)
Web Exclusive: Central Park, New York, NY
Learn how Central Park is supported and maintained by the local community. (2m 53s)
10 that Changed America is made possible, in part, by The Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation. Major funding is also provided by Joan and Robert Clifford, The Walter E. Heller Foundation, and other generous supporters.