and southwesterly by said Commissioners' line, about 2,145 feet, to its intersection with the easterly line of said Q street extended; thence northerly by said Q street, about 1,535 feet, to the point of beginning, and containing about 271⁄2

acres.

Description.

It is the extreme eastern end of South Boston, formerly known as Dorchester Point, and is the most eligible position in the harbor for a water-front esplanade. It is conveniently situated for the population of South Boston, and, via the projected Eastern avenue, for that of Boston proper, by which route it is distant two miles from the foot of Summer street.

Dorchester bay, adjacent, is the favorite rendezvous for yachts and other pleasure-boats. The Battery will be approached by East Broadway, and by East Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets, and from the water by landingstairs.

Its water limit as projected is the Harbor Commissioners' line. All between this line and Castle Island (owned by the United States) is the property of the Commonwealth. The depth of water in this intervening space ranges, at low tide, from one to thirteen feet. If deemed desirable hereafter, liberal arrangements can probably be made with the Commonwealth for the transfer of its rights in these shallow waters to the city, for specific public use and improvement.

This space need not be filled to be made conducive to the health and pleasure of the people. Portions of it can be devoted to large bathing and swimming basins, and to saltwater aquaria. The Battery cannot fail to be most attractive and refreshing to a large number of citizens during the summer months, by reason of the fine views to be had of the harbor, islands and shipping, and the salt breezes from the

ocean.

EAST BOSTON PARK.

Boundaries. Beginning on the easterly line of the location of the Eastern Railroad, at its intersection with Putnam street extended, and running northeasterly by said railroad about 725 feet; thence turning at a right angle and running southeasterly to the southerly line of Huron street, as projected on a "Plan of East Boston," drawn by John Noble, and dated May 1, 1851, and by said Huron street, about 4,650 feet, to the Harbor Commissioners' line; thence southwesterly by said Commissioners' line, about 725 feet, to the northerly line of said Putnam street, as laid out on said

plan; thence by said Putnam street, about 4,550 feet, to the point of beginning, and containing about 43 acres of upland and marsh, and 33 acres of flats, a total of about 76 acres.

Description.

West Wood Island, the site of this park, is at present a bare, unimproved hill, used as a pasture, surrounded at its base by marsh and flats. Its highest elevation is about forty feet above the sea, from which there is an extensive view of the outer harbor and islands, the adjacent parts of the city, and the heights of Breed's hill. The flats, which form a part of the location, extend to the channel, having six feet of water at low tide.

The inner slope of the hill is injured by the deep cutting of the Revere Beach Railroad, and will be bridged at points for convenience and safety..

Though a somewhat exposed situation, the higher grounds can, by a proper disposition of plantations, be ornamented with foliage, and made into an attractive pleasure-ground. Its situation for play-grounds and promenades is the most convenient one possible for the citizens of East Boston for many years to come. It will be approached on the north from Chelsea street, by Prescott street, and by various streets on the east and west.

SUBURBAN PARK SYSTEM.

BRIGHTON PARK.

Boundaries. - Beginning at a point on Washington street distant 150 feet perpendicular from the dividing line between Boston and Brookline and running northwesterly by said Washington street, about 1,850 feet, to Union street; thence southerly by the easterly line of said Union street and a line in continuation of the same, about 650 feet, to the southwesterly line of Howard place; thence northwesterly, about 50 feet, to the continuation of the westerly line of said. Union street; thence southerly by said line extended about 110 feet; thence westerly by a line parallel to and distant 200 feet perpendicular from the southerly line of said Union street, about 1,350 feet, to Chestnut-hill avenue; thence southerly and southeasterly by said Chestnut-hill avenue, about 3,350 feet, to Englewood avenue; thence northeasterly by said Englewood avenue, about 1,620 feet, to the said dividing line between Boston and Brookline; thence northerly by a curved line, about 280 feet, to a point distant 150 feet per