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Place Name
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Charles
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Place Status (Type)
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river
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Location
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Massachusetts, United States, North America
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Latitude
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unknown
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Longitude
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unknown
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Charles
, river, c.60 mi/97 km long;
rising in E Mass. and flowing generally NE to Boston Bay; it separates
Boston from Cambridge. Extensive development to the riverfront includes
the Esplanade, a series of fishing sites, playgrounds, and walking
paths; and the Hatch Shell, where free, open-air concerts are held by
the Boston Pops Orchestra. Recreational sailing and canoeing, col.
rowing, and boat races are common on the river; the Charles R. Regatta
is held on the last Sunday in Oct. Site of 1st water-powered textile
mill in Waltham, 1810. Impounded by Charles R. Dam and Lock at
Boston's Inner Harbor.
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