Avery Woods (Newton, Massachusetts)

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Avery Memorial Woods was acquired in 1959 from the Avery family through a negotiated eminent domain taking.

According to the Newton Graphic, the land "was sold to the city at a small cost in 1959 with the understanding that it would be used only for park and recreational purposes."
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Coordinates:   42°21'31"N   71°12'48"W
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