Blue Hills Parkway, road in Massachusetts, USA
Blue Hills Parkway is a historic road stretching about one and a half miles through residential neighborhoods in Milton and Boston, lined with mature trees on both sides. The road crosses the Neponset River via a granite-arched bridge with three spans and leads south through tree-covered sections before ending at a rotary intersection near Canton Avenue.
Designed in 1893 by landscape architect Charles Eliot, the road was constructed between 1898 and 1903, with the Neponset River bridge completed between 1901 and 1903. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 as part of Boston's historic park and road system.
The road has sidewalks on both sides suitable for walking and provides adequate lanes for vehicle traffic throughout. Traffic tends to be heavier during peak hours, especially near the northern end at Mattapan Square, so visiting during quieter times offers a more pleasant experience.
The road features a granite mile marker dating to around 1823 that remains visible today, serving as a reminder of the area's earliest boundary markings. This overlooked landmark is a rare example of early surveying practices that most visitors pass without noticing.
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