In 1931, a ribbon of road unfurls along the Neponset River. This is the Truman Parkway. It connects the Neponset Valley Parkway and the Blue Hills Parkway. Truman Parkway meanders through Milton and southern Boston. It gracefully hugs the southern edge of the Neponset River Reservation. Truman Parkway wasn’t born from the same minds as other Boston parkways. The Massachusetts Department of Public Works crafted this route. The Metropolitan District Commission took over in 1956. This four-lane parkway is divided by a grassy median. It flows south, mirroring the curves of the Neponset River. Imagine driving along Truman Parkway. You’ll pass Beacon Street and Fairmount Avenue, a small commercial hub. Homes line the parkway until Dana Avenue. Then, a railroad right-of-way appears. The railroad crosses the river. The river turns south as Truman Parkway continues. It passes between the Neponset River Reservation and a playground. Then, the parkway itself crosses the river. Finally, it concludes at the Neponset Valley Parkway in Boston. This journey along Truman Parkway is more than a drive. It’s a glimpse into Boston’s interwoven history of nature and infrastructure.
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