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South Bay Incinerator

Demolished buildings and structures in MassachusettsIncineratorsRoxbury, Boston
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The South Bay Incinerator was a trash incinerator located in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It is currently the site of the Greater Boston Food Bank.

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South Bay Incinerator
South Bay Avenue, Boston Dorchester

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N 42.334305555556 ° E -71.065772222222 °
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South Bay Avenue 70
02118 Boston, Dorchester
Massachusetts, United States
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