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Feel the salty breeze on your face. This is Winthrop Beach. A seemingly simple stretch of sand. Yet Winthrop Beach holds centuries of stories. From humble beginnings as a place for clam digging and lobster fishing. It transformed. By the 1890s the arrival of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad changed everything. Suddenly Winthrop Beach became a popular destination for city dwellers. Imagine Bostonians escaping the urban clamor. They sought respite on this very sand. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts recognized its value. In 1900 they purchased the Winthrop Shore Reservation. Unlike nearby Revere Beach. Winthrop Beach avoided the sprawling boardwalk and commercial development. It retained a more natural charm. However the relentless sea took its toll. Erosion threatened the shoreline. The seawall. Even homes nearby. A massive $17 million restoration project began in 2012. 450000 cubic yards of sand and gravel were added. Degraded groins were repaired. New benches and lighting were installed. The famous Five Sisters offshore breakwaters. They protect the area from large storm swells. They have also contributed to increased sedimentation. This created a large tombolo. Winthrop Beach. More than just sand and sea. It’s a testament to resilience. A place where history. nature and community intertwine. Enjoy the view. Let the waves wash away your worries. This is Winthrop Beach a place where time and tide meet. A treasure for all to enjoy.

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