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Gifford Pinchot, an influential forester and the future first chief of the U.S. Forest Service, worked closely with Olmsted to incorporate sustainable forest management practices, emphasizing conservation alongside productive land use.
To bring the architectural vision to life, the Webs enlisted Robert Henderson Robertson, a prominent New York architect responsible for over 30 buildings on the estate. Using local materials and a blend of Queen Anne and Shingle styles, he created structures that were harmonious with the Vermont landscape—rustic yet elegant, practical yet refined.