Contracts for construction of the Charles River Dam, 1905-1910.

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Contracts for construction of the Charles River Dam, 1905-1910.

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The Charles River Basin Commission was established in 1903 to make examinations and plans for and to carry out the construction of a dam across the Charles River between and Cambridge and other construction and dredging related to the building of the dam. To carry out these tasks, the commission contracted for construction, supplies, and equipment.

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Massachusetts. Charles River Basin Commission

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The Charles River Basin Commission, consisting of three members appointed by the governor with federal authorization, was established pursuant to St 1903, c 465 to make examinations and plans for and to carry out the construction of a dam across the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. This included removal of the Craigie Bridge, construction of a lock and drawbridge and wasteways, dredging, reinforcing canal walls, and construction of marginal conduits for sewage overflow; a...