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Constructed, 1879
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The Fens is essentially an ancient spot of saltwater marshland that has been surrounded by dry land, disconnected from the tides of the Atlantic Ocean, and landscaped into a park with fresh water within
The adjacent area of marshland to the west was a tidal flat of the Charles River
With places for passive recreation and active pursuits, the park offers a range of experiences such as gardening and sports and is a popular spot for birders
John Olmsted designed the main stone arch span, while Richardson added the tourelles flanking the arch of the Boylston Bridge
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The largest bridge is the Boylston Street bridge, designed as part of a collaboration between Henry Hobson Richardson and Olmsted
Starting in 1878, Olmsted’s challenge in the Back Bay was to restore a stagnant saltwater marsh that flooded and threatened public health
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