The city of Boston expanded two ways, which were by landfills and the adding of several neighboring cities. The map above is a census map illustrating landfill and annexations up until the year 1880. By 1890, the city had tripled it's size due to land fill. Marshes and gaps between wharves along the waterfront were filled. In 1807, the crown of Beacon Hill was used to fill a 50 acre mill pond that later became the Bulfinch Triangle. The Bulfinch Triangle is a historic district which is bounded by canals, markets and streets in Boston. On top of Beacon Hill, is the Massachusetts State House.
Massachusetts State House
During the mid to late 19th Century, the filling of the Back Bay occurred. This was the biggest project that took place, which included almost six hundred acres of Charles River marshlands that were filled with gravel that was brought from the hills of Needham Heights. Below is a photo of the land fill history in Boston.
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