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Orientation TablesBoston Harbor Islands Orientation Table, Deer Island South Point - Boston, MA

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This table is located at the southern point of Deer Island where there is a commanding panoramic view of the Boston Harbor Islands.

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location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/08/2012

last visited: never

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Coin-Op BinocularsDeer Island, Southern End - Boston, MA

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This is quite possibly the best mainland view of the Boston Harbor Islands and the Atlantic Ocean with binoculars.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/04/2012

last visited: never

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WindmillsTrio of Wind Turbines at Deer Island - Boston, MA

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The three wind turbines are part of an effort by the Deer Island Sewage Treatment facility to generate as much of their own electricity as they can to run the operations.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 08/29/2012

last visited: never

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'You Are Here' MapsYou Are Here - Deer Island, By Ferry Dock - Boston, MA

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This fading sign is located by the passenger ferry dock for Deer Island, where you can walk around the sewage treatment center with spectacular views of the city and ocean.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/01/2012

last visited: never

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Solar PowerDeer Island Sewage Treatment Facility - Boston, MA

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There are 736 kwatts worth of solar voltaic arrays that, with the wind and other sources, reduce the electricity demands made by this sewage treatment facility on the grid.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/06/2012

last visited: never

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Wastewater Treatment FacilitiesThe Deer Island Sewage Treatment Plant - Boston, MA

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The Deer Island Sewage Treatment Plant, the capstone of a project to clean up Boston Harbor and improve the waterworks infrastructure and run by the MWRA, handles sewage from 43 communities that are part of the Greater Boston Metropolitan area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/02/2012

last visited: 09/15/2013

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World War II SitesFort Standish

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A WWII coastal defense fortification in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/21/2007

last visited: 09/15/2013

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersEscape! - Fort Warren - Georges Island - Boston, MA

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Ft. Warren, used during the Civil War as a prison for Confederate soldiers, politicians and Union deserters, was a secure facility with changeable currents in the channels and often stormy weather.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 10/21/2015

last visited: 09/28/2022

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Ferries and Ferry LandingsBoston Harbor Islands Ferry Dock at Georges Island - Boston, MA

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This dock is where the Boston Harbor Islands Ferry (and other boats) land, and serves as a hub to ferries and taxis to the other Boston Harbor Islands.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/16/2015

last visited: 05/16/2022

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Signs of HistoryDefense System (Fort Warren)-Georges Island, MA

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From this vantage point it is possible to see the principal elements of Ft. Warren’s defense system. These are based on the 17th century, military theories developed by Louis XIV’s chief engineer, Sebastien de Vauban.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 11/29/2019

last visited: 09/28/2021

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History MuseumsVisitor Center - Georges Island - Boston, MA

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The Visitor Center contains signs and artifact displays of the history of Georges Island.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/18/2015

last visited: 05/16/2022

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U.S. National Register of Historic PlacesFort Warren - Georges Island, Boston Harbor Islands, MA

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Fort Warren is located on Georges Island in Boston Harbor. During the Civil War it held many important Confederate prisoners.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 05/19/2011

last visited: 05/16/2022

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Historic FortsFort Warren - Georges Island, Boston Harbor Islands, MA

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Fort Warren in Boston Harbor was used from the Civil War to World War II.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 05/19/2011

last visited: 05/16/2022

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NPS Passport Cancellation StationsBoston Harbor Islands Recreation Area - Georges Island - Boston, MA

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The stamp is located within the brick building on the island that houses exhibits about the island.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 03/07/2016

last visited: 05/16/2022

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State Park Passport LocationsGeorges Island - Boston Harbor Islands, MA

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Georges Island is the site of historic Fort Warren

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 06/03/2011

last visited: 09/15/2013

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsFort Warren - Georges Island, Boston, MA

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A five foot stone at the historic Fort Warren.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member RIclimber

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 01/25/2010

last visited: 05/16/2022

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Ghosts and HauntingsThe Lady in Black - Ft. Warren, Georges Island - Boston, MA

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One of Boston's most famous ghost stories, the legend of the Lady in Black is a story of a woman wearing black who haunts the fort that once held her husband during the U.S. Civil War.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/18/2015

last visited: 05/16/2022

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U.S. BenchmarksMY0014 - TIDAL 7 STA 32 - Boston, MA

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The survey disk TIDAL 7 STA 32 is set on the wall of a brick building that currently holds exhibits about Georges Island and Boston Harbor.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 08/30/2015

last visited: 08/27/2016

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National Parks (U.S.)Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area - Boston MA

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The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a national recreation area situated among the islands of Boston Harbor. Attractions include the Civil War-era Fort Warren on Georges Island and Boston Light on Little Brewster Island.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 05/16/2022

last visited: 05/16/2022

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National Parks of the WorldBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area - Boston MA

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In this Recreation area you can walk a Civil War-era fort, visit historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking or swimming-all within reach of downtown Boston.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 05/16/2022

last visited: 05/16/2022

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Official Local Tourism AttractionsBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area - Boston MA

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The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a national recreation area situated among the islands of Boston Harbor. Attractions include the Civil War-era Fort Warren on Georges Island and Boston Light on Little Brewster Island.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 05/15/2022

last visited: 05/16/2022

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Ranger StationsRanger Station at Fort Warren - Boston MA

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The Ranger Station is at the Welcome Center at Fort Warren. Fort Warren is part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. One can obtain a NPS Cancellation stamp there.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 06/11/2022

last visited: 05/16/2022

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Wikipedia EntriesBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area - Boston MA

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The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a national recreation area situated among the islands of Boston Harbor. Attractions include the Civil War-era Fort Warren on Georges Island and Boston Light on Little Brewster Island.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 05/15/2022

last visited: 05/16/2022

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Wikipedia EntriesFort Warren (Massachusetts)

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Fort Warren is a historic fort on the 28-acre (110,000 m2) Georges Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor. The fort is named for Revolutionary War hero Dr. Joseph Warren, who sent Paul Revere on his famous ride.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 05/15/2022

last visited: 05/16/2022

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Satellite Imagery OdditiesGeorges Island and Fort Warren - Boston MA

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Fort Warren is a historic fort on the 28-acre (110,000 m2) Georges Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor. The fort is named for Revolutionary War hero Dr. Joseph Warren, who sent Paul Revere on his famous ride.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 05/15/2022

last visited: 05/16/2022

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