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The Esplanade’s history is a fascinating story – a rise from mud flats to world-famous riverside park. No one waved a wand to achieve that transformation. The parkland evolved in stages, over several decades, at great cost and effort. Unsung heroes play starring roles in the drama.
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE REPORT
THE ESPLANADE
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
BY SHARY PAGE BERG
The Cultural Landscape Report for the Esplanade provides a historical overview of the park's changing landscape as well as existing conditions and analysis. A cultural landscape report is an important tool in planning for the restoration and upkeep of historic public landscapes. Preliminary research will identify significant landscape elements, uses, and periods of change in the park’s history. It will lead to the development of maps that show the evolution of the landscape over time.
Read the Cultural Landscape Report by clicking here. [PDF, 1,267Kb]
THE CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE
OUR BOSTON TREASURE
BY LINDA M. COX
Read the full story by clicking here. [PDF, 760Kb]
View some historic park photos in our gallery.
Photo ©2004 Lincoln Berry
