Boston's Back Bay

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The transformation of Boston's Back Bay from a tidal basin to a vibrant neighborhood showcases one of the largest development projects in nineteenth-century America. Following the construction of the Mill Dam post-War of 1812, the area was meticulously filled in and designed, eventually becoming the site of the Public Garden and its iconic swanboats. By the late 1850s, extensive infill using earth from Needham created a grid-like street layout, establishing Back Bay as a premier Victorian neighborhood known for its remarkable architecture and cultural significance in New England.