Waltham Historic Days: Charles River Fun

The Charles River was the scene of many activities in the early days of the City. Canoeing and canoe racing was a popular sport in the early 20th century. With more than one boat house on the river, quite often the scene was that of a very thick flotilla of canoes and row boats.

Contributed by Wayne McCarthy, co-president of the Waltham Historical Society. The Waltham Historical Society’s mission is to collect, preserve and display materials, and sponsor educational programs pertaining to the history of Waltham. To learn more about the Historical Society, visit: walthamhistoricalsociety.org.