Stony Brook Gatehouse, Historical gatehouse in Back Bay Fens, Boston, United States
The Stony Brook Gatehouse features stone walls with red mortar, wooden beams, and a slate roof designed to control water flow from Stony Brook into Muddy River.
Henry Hobson Richardson designed this gatehouse in 1881 as part of the water management infrastructure system that served the growing Boston metropolitan area.
The structure now functions as the Shattuck Visitor Center, offering educational programs and resources about the Emerald Necklace park system to the public.
Located at 125 The Fenway, across from the Museum of Fine Arts, the center welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The building incorporates signature architectural elements from Richardson, including specific stone cutting techniques and distinctive red mortar between stones.
GPS coordinates: 42.34150,-71.09250
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:25
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