*View of Charles River at Newton Upper Falls* An 80-mile long river flowing northeast toward [[Dan's History Web/US 1/Topic Index/Boston]]. One of the first rivers whose power was harnessed for textile mills. The first bridge across the Charles was chartered in 1785, leading to an important lawsuit that helped establish principles of corporate charters and the public good. ![[View_of_the_bridge_over_Charles_River_(NYPL_b13049824-424747).jpg]] *The [[Charles River Bridge]]*