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New Atlascope Tours from Fall 2024 Interns
  • Jan 31, 2025
  • Idana Wilson, Ava Wilcox

New Atlascope Tours from Fall 2024 Interns

Two new Atlascope tours explore the history of Boston parks and the incredible work of Fredrick Law Olmsted in creating "Boston's Crown Jewel”, Franklin Park.

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