Quincy Shore Drive facts for kids
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| Location | Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 23 acres (9.3 ha) |
| Built | 1903 |
| Architect | Eliot, Charles; Olmstead Brothers |
| MPS | Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000575 |
| Added to NRHP | June 23, 2003 |
Quincy Shore Drive is a special road in Quincy, Massachusetts. It's known as a historic "parkway." This means it's a scenic road designed to connect parks and natural areas.
The road was built a long time ago, starting in 1903. It was finished in 1907. It helps people easily reach beautiful beaches and parks in the Greater Boston area.
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Discovering Quincy Shore Drive
Quincy Shore Drive is about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) long. It starts near the Neponset River at Hancock Street. This is also Massachusetts Route 3A.
The Northern Section
The first part of the drive goes northeast for about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). This section has four lanes, two going in each direction. A line of trees separates the lanes, and more trees line the sides of the road. This creates a lovely, green tunnel effect.
Following the Shoreline
After about a mile, the road meets East Squantum Street. Here, it turns to follow the coastline for about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers). On one side, you'll see houses. On the other side, there's parking and easy access to the beach. From here, you can enjoy amazing views of Boston and Boston Harbor. This part of the road also has four lanes, separated by a grassy area.
Reaching the End
As you continue, the road passes Fenno Street. It then enters Wollaston Beach Reservation, which is a park owned by the city. The drive crosses over Black Creek. It then connects to Furnace Brook Parkway, which can take you to the Blue Hills Reservation.
Finally, Quincy Shore Drive turns south, moving away from the shore. It goes through a neighborhood before ending at Sea Street.
History of Quincy Shore Drive
The idea for Quincy Shore Drive came from Charles Eliot in 1893. He was a landscape architect who helped plan many parks and parkways in the Boston area. Planning for the drive began in 1897. The land needed for the road was bought around 1900.
The road was built by groups that later became part of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. This department helps protect and manage natural and cultural resources in Massachusetts.
In 2003, Quincy Shore Drive was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical place in the United States.
