Photographs of real estate takings, 1896-1947.

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Photographs of real estate takings, 1896-1947.

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The Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and its successor the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board (1901-1919) were responsible for constructing the Wachusett Reservoir (called Nashua Reservoir 1895-1898) to supply the Metropolitan Water District (Boston and surrounding communities) with clean water. In 1926 the Metropolitan Water Supply Commission was created to extend and increase the water supply by constructing the Quabbin Reservoir. Preparation for construction of these reservoirs involved the purchase of real estate and the removal or destruction of houses, barns, stores, mills, and other commercial properties. Photographs provide evidence of the structures and the surrounding areas used in settling claims.

5.85 cubic ft. (photographs and photographs : negative in 10 doc. boxes, 41 boxes, and 2 v.)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Massachusetts. Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board

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Massachusetts has administered water works and sewage disposal for the Boston metropolitan area successively through the Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners (Metropolitan Sewerage Commission) (1889-1901) and the Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901); the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board (1901-1919); and the Water and Sewerage Divisions of the Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985). Since 1985 these functions have been assigned to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. ...

Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission

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Massachusetts. Metropolitan Water Board

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