Word: rivers
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Winthrop and Eliot Houses, the next two formals on our list, both happily hosted residents within their stately River House courtyards...
Although we respect the objections of the Quad House masters of the river Houses, especially near the MAC quad, do not have such valid objections. Several masters objected to Merriman's proposal on the basis of feared destruction of the landscaping and the underground conduit system. While the grounds would have been temporarily disturbed, this objection is short-sighted and reactionary. According to Merriman, she had provided an extensive plan containing preventative and restorative actions for the grounds. Furthermore, she had secured the support of the manager of landscaping services for her project. As for concern about the conduit system...
...moniker Weld developed during his Beacon Hill days) is known for his mercurial style and wry sense humor. After signing legislation for cleaner rivers one summer he dove into the Charles River fully clothed...
When the plant moved down the river, Harvard had to build tunnels and lines to transport the steam. Weeks Bridge, for example, was not built for the purpose of a 'nice little foot-bridge,'" says Hawkes. "It was built to get the utilities across the river...
...competition will be a little bit tougher at New England's but it's still the Charles River, so we have a home-court advantage," Stearns said...