Rainsford Island

Rainford Iceland is an island in Boston Harbor. It is located 6.33 mi (10.2 km) from Boston city center on the territory of the State of Massachusetts in the United States and has an area of ​​approximately 21.6 acres ( 8.7 ha). It is administered by the city of Boston and is part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.

Geography

Geology

The island is composed of two drumlins, the ft up to a height of 49 tower ( 14.9 m). The coastal areas of the island are exposed on the north side of strong erosion, while they are still partially protected on the northeast and east of a ruined river banks. The coastline is rocky and has a small sandy cove in the south.

Flora and Fauna

On the island bluegrasses, hardwoods and Rhus grow. The fauna of the island is still the subject of scientific studies.

History

Already the Indians used the island for various purposes. Operated to colonial settlers on their agriculture and they used also as pasture. The institutional use began in 1737 and lasted - with a few interruptions - for almost two hundred years until 1929. During this period, the island served at different times as a quarantine station, workhouse, as a hospital for veterans or as a reform school for boys. Today, even the remains of a resort from the 19th century on the island.

Attractions

On the island are still some remains of the ancient building. Also visible are the remains of a pier and a partially dilapidated bank protection of granite.