Report of the Board of Metropolitan Park Commissioners; Volume 24 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781145021761)

This is Volume 24 of the "Report of the Board of Metropolitan Park Commissioners", documenting the activities and progress of park development in the Metropolitan District of Massachusetts. Compiled in 1917, the report provides valuable insights into the planning, creation, and management of public parks and recreational spaces during the early 20th century. Detailing the acquisition of land, construction of parkways, and the development of recreational facilities, this volume offers a comprehensive look at the efforts to enhance the quality of life for residents through accessible green spaces.

Authored by Charles Francis Adams and the Massachusetts Metropolitan Park Commission, the report showcases the vision and execution behind the establishment of a network of parks that would become integral to the region's identity. A crucial resource for historians, urban planners, and anyone interested in the history of park development and conservation.

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