Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Water reservoir in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
The Chestnut Hill Reservoir occupies 95 acres between Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue, featuring a 1.5-mile paved path around its perimeter.
The reservoir was constructed between 1865 and 1870 to expand Boston's water capacity, complementing the existing Brookline Reservoir at the Cochituate Aqueduct terminus.
The water infrastructure includes a granite Romanesque terminal chamber and a high service pumping station, now transformed into a museum for public education.
Visitors can access the reservoir through multiple Green Line stations, including Cleveland Circle, Chestnut Hill Avenue, and the B branch stops.
The reservoir maintains emergency backup status since 1978 and demonstrated its importance during the 2010 MetroWest Water Supply Tunnel pipe failure.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.33508,-71.15848
Latest update: May 10, 2025 15:56
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