Chart BERy, Charlestown Div. 20 - 1899

Editor: This is Paul Rowell's "Chart BERy, Charlestown Div." It looks like a technical drawing, maybe from around 1950. What can you tell me about it? Curator: This chart represents more than just engineering; it reflects the societal ambition of early 20th-century urban planning. Consider how the Boston Elevated Railway shaped communities. How did the city's elevated transit impact neighborhoods economically and socially? Editor: So, this chart wasn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It was about the broader urban experience? Curator: Exactly. It’s a document of social engineering, visualizing progress and implicitly setting the stage for urban development. Editor: That's a powerful way to see something that looks so...technical. Thanks!