The agricultural history of Robbins Farm is well known in Arlington, and documented in Oakes Plimpton's book Robbins Farm Park (Penobscot Press, 3rd Edition, 2007).

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Robbins Farm and the Victory Gardens

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History

Robbins Farm Park

A little history of Robbins Farm and the Victory Gardens, with reference to Oakes' book.

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