1855-12-03 Trustee Committee on Grounds: Report, Filling in Garden Pond, 1831.033.003-012

Boston Dec 3 1855

The committee on grounds Report

That they have made a contract subject to the approval of the Trustees, for mowing the hill and filling up the pond east of Central avenue and nearest the gate. The intention is to fill up the pond with earth taken from the hill, to the highest of about six and a half feet above the present surface of the water, for $850. By this operation the corporation will gain for the above service, more than an acre of saleable land in one of the most desirable parts of the ground. At this same time, the hill will be lowered so as to form a gentle and regular grade rendering all the land easily accessible for cemetery purposes

Jacob Bigelow Chairman

Report of Committee on Grounds about filling up Garden Pond December 3 1855

ACC # 1831.033.003-12