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This cartoon promotes the re-development plans and was distributed by the politicians who were actively seeking out the Urban Renewal project.

A Google maps view of the MFA Boston.

A Google maps view of the MFA Boston.

This map depicts the conditions of housing in the West End prior to the Urban Renewal. As is visible, the darker patches reflect on the substandard conditions, and thus Urban Renewal was, unfortunately, inevitable.

A photograph of a Japanese artist's ceramic work, nestled in between the Asian Art and Contemporary Art galleries at the MFA.

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

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.

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…

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…