Elizabeth Blackmar

Elizabeth Blackmar is an American historian, author, and professor who specializes in the social history of the American economy and infrastructure. Blackmar is known for her book The Park and the People: A History of Central Park co-written with Roy Rosenzweig. She is the Mary and David Boies Professor of American History at Columbia University.

Early life and education
Blackmar received a B.A. from Smith College in 1972 and a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1981.

Career
Blackmar specializes in urban and social history. In 2012–2013, Blackmar was a fellow at the Cullman Center.