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Worcester Public Works and Parks: Institute Park
An article from Worcester Public Works and Parks describing Institute Park and it's history. Speaks of its creation and how certain pieces got added.
Newspaper quote from Edward Winslow Lincoln
A quote from Edward Winslow Lincoln about the donation of Institute Park from Stephen Salisbury and his conditions. The quote was from an article.
Institute Park Diagram and Announcement
A newspaper article describing the proposed layout of Institute Park along with the gift from Stephen Salisbury
Institute Park Improvement Plan
Newspaper article describing the potential planned improvements to the park such as the Norse Tower and foot bridge,
Corner of Salisbury Street Pre-Park
A sketch of the corner of Salisbury Street and Boynton Street before the creation of Institute Park.
Salisbury Mansion
A photograph of the Salisbury Mansion as it stands today. It has been kept as similar as possible to the past house.
Urban Parks, Institute Park: A History and Future, pg 11
Definition of Urban Parks provided by faculty and students at WPI as a part of an Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP)
Report of Tree Damage due to 1920 Ice Storm
An account of the weather's effect on Worcester's various park trees
Salisbury Pond and Wire Mill
This image depicts Salisbury Pond and North Works when the pond went all the way to Grove St.
Benjamin Walker
Benjamin Walker was a prominent Worcester citizen who held multiple public offices, and most notably co-founded the Walker Ice Company (the only Worcester Ice Company to harvest at Salisbury Pond)