William Norman Ritchie Cartoons, 1917-1923

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This collection consists of "Norman" cartoons from 1917-1923, specifically focusing on the modernizing of Magazine Beach in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1917, the Cambridge city government began talks to build a new bridge connecting Cambridge to Brookline, which would be built over the Charles River and right through Magazine Beach, a popular playground for children. Many opposed the bridge, as depicted in these cartoons, originally printed in the Boston Post. Despite public opinion, the Cottage Farm Bridge was built in 1928 and has since been renamed the Boston University Bridge. These cartoons additionally highlight public concerns over the outdated buildings and amenities present on Magazine Beach.

For more information about this collection, please follow the link to the finding aid: https://public.archivesspace.dlconsulting.com/repositories/2/resources/30.