The Evolution of Duck Village: A Jane’s Walk
As part of May Preservation Month, join us on a “Jane’s Walk” to honor urban activist and writer, Jane Jacobs. A worldwide event, this year’s Somerville walk will be a leisurely stroll through the “Duck Village” neighborhood of Somerville.
Scroll through the gallery of historic Duck Village maps below by using the arrows on either side of each map.
1874, City of Somerville atlas
1884, City of Somerville atlas
1895, City of Somerville atlas
1900 Sanborn Fire Insurance map
1934 Sanborn Fire Insurance map