Fisher Hill Reservoir, stuwmeer in de Verenigde Staten
Fisher Hill Reservoir is a historic park and water infrastructure site in Brookline, Massachusetts, originally built in the late 1800s as a water storage facility for the Boston region. The grounds cover about ten acres and feature preserved earthworks showing the former basin shape, a restored gatehouse building in Richardsonian Romanesque style with granite promenade, walking paths, play areas, and natural plantings of maple, oak, and other native species.
The facility was built from 1886 to 1887 and served as a key part of Boston's water system. It operated for over 60 years before being decommissioned in the 1950s, after which the site remained unused until the town of Brookline purchased the land in 2001 with plans to transform it into a public park.
The name refers to the geographic location of the former water storage facility on Fisher Hill. Today the site serves as a neighborhood gathering place where residents walk, play, and hold community events, while the restored gatehouse building stands as a physical reminder of the site's functional past.
The site is easily accessible with established paths suitable for all visitors that wind along the natural landforms. The park is open year-round and offers activities like soccer and picnics in warmer months, while the slopes double as sledding hills during winter.
A striking feature often overlooked is the carved granite wall marking the former high water level at 241 feet (73 meters), with steel letters inlaid to help visitors understand the historical water height. This small detail connects visitors directly to the engineering aspects of the water system that once operated here.
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