Bartlet Mall: “The Beautiful and Healthful Resort”

98 High Street,Newburyport MA 01950

23 August, 2022

Description

The Bartlet Mall was built on, and pays homage to, an ancient town common. The park, with its broad paths, shade trees, and fountain, was designed by noted landscape architect Charles Eliot to improve the lives and health of the citizens of Newburyport and has done so for over a century. In a city full of parks, what is so special about this one? For the answer to this question, join architect Charles Griffin, who lives in the Old Gaol compound adjacent to the Mall, for an illustrated historical exploration of this National Register treasure. Learn how the upcoming restoration of the Bartlet Mall will fulfill Eliot’s vision that it serves as “the beautiful and healthful resort” for the community, and how failure to act will doom this resource. This event is free and open to the public. With thanks to event sponsor: Matt Blanchette of Blanchette Homes - Keller Williams Realty