On this day in 1866, this map showing improvements to the Charles River Sea Wall was submitted to Bo

On this day in 1866, this map showing improvements to the Charles River Sea Wall was submitted to Boston’s Board of Aldermen. In the attached letter, property owners impacted by the improvements agreed to relinquish their wharfage rights, as long as the city followed the above plan.

Dockets 1868-0051-A22. 1866, Proceedings of the City Council, Collection 0100.001, Boston City Archives .