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This map shows the situation of the West End prior to the Urban Renewal project that caused a large portion of the West End to be demolished. A key is provided that allows the viewer to locate particular establishments, such as Churches and trade…

12 second pedestrian footage showing the adjacency of Mass Turnpike and Fenway Park.

This clip showcases the main exhibition hall of the West End Museum. One can see the photographs, maps, and artefacts on display that illustrate the history of the West End.

This clip shows the Urban Renewal Project Plans that were drawn up by the City leaders in the 1950s. The changes made to the West End would see the neighbourhood destroyed by the new plans to update the city and its housing availabilities.

A photograph of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston from the south-facing entrance. Features Cyrus Dallin's sculpture, "Appeal to the Great Spirit."

The north-facing entrance of the Museum of Fine Arts, featuring Antonio Lopez Garcia's sculpture, "Day and Night."

This photograph shows the West End after its Urban Renewal. There are more high-rise buildings, and it is clear that the layout of the area has changed. Wider streets with more open spaces also characterise the Urban Renewal of the West End.

The Contemporary Art gallery at the MFA is an extremely open and light place, welcoming both old and young museum goers to its innovative exhibits.

A photograph of the T tracks that run perpendicular to the south-facing entrance of the MFA.

Here is a film to enhance the optical illusion of Frances Stark's exhibit on display at the MFA.