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Looking back at Boston’s West End, and the forces that led to its destruction - The Boston Globe
A new lecture series at the West End Museum will take a closer look at the urban renewal efforts that led to the demolition of one of Boston’s most densely populated and diverse neighborhoods.
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The seven ticketed lectures, sponsored by the West End Museum, are:
Feb. 19: Urban Renewal & the People of the West End Demolition
March 25: The History of the Slum in America & Boston
April 22: FDR, Truman & Urban Renewal in Boston
May 6: Jane Jacobs & the Legacy of Boston’s West End
Sept. 16: When the Car Was King & Boston Paid the Price
Oct. 14: The Power Brokers of Boston & Urban Renewal
Nov. 18: David & Goliath — The Last-Ditch Effort to Save Boston’s West End
For a detailed overview of each lecture, see: