St. Botolph’s Island: Reimagining Municipal Spaces in Cambridge

October 2, 2026
An 1885 lithograph titled "New Boston and Charles River Basin" featuring a map of street grids and a prospective view of the river with parklands, sailboats, and horse-drawn carriages.

By Kaliyah Macaraig, 2026 In 1907, the Boston Society of Architects proposed the construction of an island in the middle of the Charles River. Named St. Botolph’s Island, invoking Boston’s historical namesake, the artificial landmass was designed as the site for commercial uses, new transportation and government functions. As written in the 1907 Report, the…

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