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130:Northerly view over Lynn Shore Drive to Swampscott
290:"National Register Nomination, Diamond District"
240:"Long Beach, Lynn Shore Drive and Red Rock Park"
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187:Skyline, Lynn Shore Drive is part of the
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383:"DCR Winter Storm Plan and Priority Map"
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