The Big Dig at Night
The Big Dig at Night by Dan McNichol, published by Silver Lining Books in 2001, presents a visual exploration of Boston’s monumental construction project. This edition, comprising 127 pages, showcases a collection of nighttime photographs that capture the transformation of the city’s downtown. The book highlights the innovative underground and underwater tunnels designed to alleviate traffic congestion while enhancing the urban landscape.
Readers will find a unique perspective on the Big Dig, featuring vantage points that even construction workers have not experienced. The photographs illustrate how the project is reconnecting the urban center to the waterfront, creating open spaces and tranquil parks. This work delves into themes of civil law and architecture, offering insights into the significant impact of this historic endeavor on Boston’s infrastructure and environment.
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A follow-up to The Big Dig–a huge regional success!–the Big Dig that is transforming Boston’s downtown is the largest construction project in history. Through a gallery of nighttime photos you can stand at vantage points not even the construction workers have ever viewed. See how state-of-the-art underground and underwater tunnels are relieving traffic congestion as they replace the brutally ugly elevated highway, and how the city’s urban center is being re-connected to its glorious waterfront with beautiful open spaces and quiet urban parks.
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