Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District, Historic water management district in Chestnut Hill, Boston, US.
The district spans 95 acres encompassing a reservoir, water management facilities, and architectural structures built to supply fresh water to Boston and nearby towns.
The Chestnut Hill Reservoir construction occurred between 1865 and 1870 to increase water capacity beyond the existing Brookline Reservoir at the Cochituate Aqueduct terminus.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation manages the district as a state park, preserving its engineering and architectural elements for public education.
The reservoir area provides paths for walking and running, while the former pumping station now functions as a museum displaying water management technology.
The Romanesque terminal chamber on Beacon Street contains gates that controlled water flow from both the Cochituate and Sudbury Aqueducts to the Brookline Reservoir.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.33510,-71.15850
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:01
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