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Site plan is from the Boston City Planning Board report "Government Center Project." Depicts the footprints of existing buildings, proposed new public buildings and proposed new private buildings in downtown Boston's Government Center urban renewal area. Includes parts of Beacon Hill, the North End, wholesale markets, downtown shopping, North Station and the West End (with footprint of proposed new residential buildings). Also includes name or use of some existing buildings.

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