1958 Map of Hull

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Boston Harbor is defined by its complex network of islands and defensive fortifications in this mid-century portrait of the Massachusetts coast. The map highlights the strategic military significance of the era, documenting installations such as Fort Warren US Res on Georges Island and Fort Standish US Res on Lovell Island. The narrow peninsula of Hull stretches toward Pemberton, showcasing the residential growth at Kenberma and Waveland along Nantasket Beach. To the north, the expansion of Logan International Airport sits adjacent to the storied community of Point Shirley. The map also captures institutional landmarks like the Long Island Hospital and the House of Correction on Deer Island, providing a detailed look at the social and maritime infrastructure serving the Boston metropolitan area during the 1950s.