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  • The Esplanade: A View from the Charles River with Linda Cox, July 23rd

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    Spend an evening on the river aboard The Charles Riverboat Company's beautiful tour boat, the Henry Longfellow, and learn about the Esplanade from one of the most respected of the park's advocates, Linda Cox. 

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    This event is sponsored by the Boston Preservation Alliance. And, Linda's talks about the Esplanade always receive rave reviews.

    They say:

    "Join the Boston Preservation Alliance and Linda Cox, Esplanade advocate and historian, for a historical overview of the Charles River Esplanade and its changing landscape. Enjoy an up-close look at this designated Boston Landmark as we cruise aboard the Henry Longfellow, a custom designed riverboat from the Charles Riverboat Company fleet.

    This event is $30 for Alliance members; $40 for non-members and includes light refreshments and a cash bar.

    Boarding occurs at the Charles Riverboat Company dock located outside of the food court at the CambridgeSide Galleria. Parking is available in the CambridgeSide Galleria parking garage.

    Space is limited. Please reserve your spot by July 17th by registering securely via Eventbrite. For more information, please email admin@bostonpreservation.org or call 617.367.2458."

    By the way, here's a link to Penny's review of Linda's book, Lone Holdout, A Memoir.

    The book Lone Holdout: A Memoir
    is available on Amazon and in the Kindle shop.

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     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of the Charles Riverboat Company and Charles Street Press.   

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