[SEMCO] 12 Nov: Boston Seminar on Environmental History

[Massachusetts Historical Society]

Engineering, Politics, and Dams: John R. Freeman and San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy Water Supply  Boston Seminar on Environmental History Engineering, Politics, and Dams: John R. Freeman and San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy Water Supply Author: Donald C. Jackson, Lafayette College Comment: Conevery Bolton Valencius, Boston College Tuesday 12 November 5:15 PM Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215 San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy Dam sparked one of America’s first great environmental controversies. This paper explores John R. Freeman’s work as a consulting engineer and his essential role in championing the city’s Sierra Nevada water supply. Freeman was among the most influential engineers of the Progressive Era and his technocratic vision underlay hydraulic projects throughout North America. For good or ill, Freeman’s vision has had a long and enduring legacy, not just for San Francisco but for dams and watersheds nationwide. The Boston Seminar on Environmental History invites you to come join the conversation on Tuesday 12 November at 5:15 PM. Discussion is followed by a reception of light refreshments from 6:45-7:30 PM. Our sessions are free and open to everyone. Register below to reserve your seat. Subscribers for the current year may now log in to access the paper for this session. All others who register will receive the paper by email the day before the seminar. Want to receive advanced copies of seminar papers? Become a subscriber! Questions? Email seminars at masshist.org. Register We look forward to seeing you at the MHS! ‌ ‌ ‌ Massachusetts Historical Society | 1154 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215 Unsubscribe semco at whoi.edu Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by kmorris at masshist.org in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!
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