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Our
Vision:
That State and Federal designations are enacted recognizing the historical and environmental significance of this area. To achieve permanent protections for the national historical, cultural, and environmental resources in the Massachusetts towns of Concord, Bedford, Lincoln, and Lexington in order to prevent their gradual degradation by pollution, noise, and development. |
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The
Threat:
These
landmarks have been declared one of the "11
Most Endangered Historic Places in America" by the National Trust
for Historic Preservation, and designated a
"Last Chance Landscape" by Scenic
America. According to these organizations, the primary threat is the expansion and
commercialization of the Airport
at Hanscom Field, which is located adjacent to these irreplaceable
resources (not to be confused with Hanscom Air
Force Base, a valued partner to the communities). The
potential traffic, noise, development, and pollution generated by the
airport would overwhelm
and permanently change the character of the
area and will deprive future generations the experience of visiting,
learning from, and enjoying these national landmarks. A number of
well known historians and environmentalists provide
compelling arguments for why we need to
protect these resources.
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Photos by Rod Nordbloom
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