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==See Also==
==See Also==
[https://salem.wickedlocal.com/news/20190816/salem-names-289-derby-st-park-for-abolitionist-charlotte-forten Salem names 289 Derby Street park for abolitionist Charlotte Forten] Salem Gazette, Aug. 16, 2019
 
"Salem names 289 Derby Street park for abolitionist Charlotte Forten" ''Salem Gazette'', Aug. 19, 2019.

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At 289 Derby Street on the South River the roughly 25,000 square foot Charlotte Forten Park, formerly a vacant lot, was constructed with state grant funds and includes a plaza for programs and performances, a

haborwalk around the South River, swing seating facing the water, built-in percussion features, and green space. An adjacent private property is beginning development to include an extension of the harborwalk, as

well as outdoor dining seating for a future restaurant.

See Also

"Salem names 289 Derby Street park for abolitionist Charlotte Forten" Salem Gazette, Aug. 19, 2019.