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North Easton Station Grounds, North Easton MA #00670

Type:

 Grounds of Commercial & Industrial Buildings
Print Report

alternate name

Old Colony Railroad

location

North Easton, MA

synopsis

In 1883 Frederick Law Olmsted prepared plans for the grounds surrounding the depot at North Easton Station. The design featured three grassy ovals separating the entrance of the building from the street. This job includes correspondence with Chief Engineer Leo Marrill discussing the elevation of the station and height of the platform.

Links

Research Instructions & Links

To additional plans & images for this project:

Olmsted Archives - digital collection courtesy of NPS Frederick Law Olmsted NHS

To additional project information:

The Cultural Landscape Foundation - What's Out There