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A Short History of Boston

Author : Robert J. Allison
Publisher : Short Histories
ISBN 13 : 9781889833477
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Boston written by Robert J. Allison and published by Short Histories. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Until 2004 and the publication of ""A Short History of Boston,"" there was no good short history of the city of Boston, not in print anyway. With economy and style, Dr. Robert Allison brings Boston history alive, from the Puritan theocracy of the seventeenth century to the Big Dig of the twenty-first. His book includes a wealth of illustrations, a lengthy chronology of the key events in four centuries of Boston history, and twenty short profiles of exceptional Bostonians, from founder John Winthrop to heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan, from ""heretic"" Anne Hutchinson to Russian-American author Mary Antin. Says the Provincetown Arts, ""A first-rate short history of the city, lavishly illustrated, lovingly written, and instantly the best book of its kind."" "

Boston in Transit

Author : Steven Beaucher
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262048078
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Boston in Transit written by Steven Beaucher and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated story of public transit in one of America’s most historic cities, from public ferry and horse-drawn carriage to the MBTA. A lively tour of public transportation in Boston over the years, Boston in Transit maps the complete history of the modes of transportation that have kept the city moving and expanding since its founding in 1630—from the simple ferry serving an English settlement to the expansive network of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA. The story of public transit in Boston—once dubbed the Hub of the Universe—is a journey through the history of the American metropolis. With a remarkable collection of maps and architectural and engineering drawings at hand, Steven Beaucher launches his account from the landing where English colonists established that first ferry, carrying passengers between what is now Boston’s North End and Charlestown—and sparing them what had been a two-day walk around Boston Harbor. In the 1700s, horse-drawn coaches appeared on the scene, connecting Boston and Cambridge, with the bigger, better Omnibus soon to follow. From horse-drawn coaches, horse-drawn railways evolved, making way for the electric streetcar networks that allowed the city’s early suburbs to sprout—culminating in the multimodal, regional public transportation network in place in Boston today. With photographs, brochures, pamphlets, guidebooks, timetables, and tickets, Boston in Transit creates a complete picture of the everyday experience of public transportation through the centuries. At once a practical reference, local history, and travelogue, this book will be cherished by armchair tourists, day-trippers, and serious travelers alike.

Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them

Author : Joseph M. Bagley
Publisher : Brandeis University Press
ISBN 13 : 1684580390
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (845 download)

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Download or read book Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them written by Joseph M. Bagley and published by Brandeis University Press. This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guidebook for Boston's 50 oldest buildings. Written in a conversational manner that does not bog the reader down in technical jargon, but allows them to see the history of Boston through the lens of its oldest structures while appreciating decades of efforts to preserve its built environment"--

A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts

Author : Joseph M. Bagley
Publisher : University Press of New England
ISBN 13 : 1611689643
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts written by Joseph M. Bagley and published by University Press of New England. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique introduction to the history of Boston through archaeological objects

The Atlas of Boston History

Author : Nancy S. Seasholes
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022663129X
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (266 download)

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Download or read book The Atlas of Boston History written by Nancy S. Seasholes and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few American cities possess a history as long, rich, and fascinating as Boston’s. A site of momentous national political events from the Revolutionary War through the civil rights movement, Boston has also been an influential literary and cultural capital. From ancient glaciers to landmaking schemes and modern infrastructure projects, the city’s terrain has been transformed almost constantly over the centuries. The Atlas of Boston History traces the city’s history and geography from the last ice age to the present with beautifully rendered maps. Edited by historian Nancy S. Seasholes, this landmark volume captures all aspects of Boston’s past in a series of fifty-seven stunning full-color spreads. Each section features newly created thematic maps that focus on moments and topics in that history. These maps are accompanied by hundreds of historical and contemporary illustrations and explanatory text from historians and other expert contributors. They illuminate a wide range of topics including Boston’s physical and economic development, changing demography, and social and cultural life. In lavishly produced detail, The Atlas of Boston History offers a vivid, refreshing perspective on the development of this iconic American city. Contributors Robert J. Allison, Robert Charles Anderson, John Avault, Joseph Bagley, Charles Bahne, Laurie Baise, J. L. Bell, Rebekah Bryer, Aubrey Butts, Benjamin L. Carp, Amy D. Finstein, Gerald Gamm, Richard Garver, Katherine Grandjean, Michelle Granshaw, James Green, Dean Grodzins, Karl Haglund, Ruth-Ann M. Harris, Arthur Krim, Stephanie Kruel, Kerima M. Lewis, Noam Maggor, Dane A. Morrison, James C. O’Connell, Mark Peterson, Marshall Pontrelli, Gayle Sawtelle, Nancy S. Seasholes, Reed Ueda, Lawrence J. Vale, Jim Vrabel, Sam Bass Warner, Jay Wickersham, and Susan Wilson

Gaining Ground

Author : Nancy S. Seasholes
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262350211
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Gaining Ground written by Nancy S. Seasholes and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why and how Boston was transformed by landmaking. Fully one-sixth of Boston is built on made land. Although other waterfront cities also have substantial areas that are built on fill, Boston probably has more than any city in North America. In Gaining Ground historian Nancy Seasholes has given us the first complete account of when, why, and how this land was created.The story of landmaking in Boston is presented geographically; each chapter traces landmaking in a different part of the city from its first permanent settlement to the present. Seasholes introduces findings from recent archaeological investigations in Boston, and relates landmaking to the major historical developments that shaped it. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, landmaking in Boston was spurred by the rapid growth that resulted from the burgeoning China trade. The influx of Irish immigrants in the mid-nineteenth century prompted several large projects to create residential land—not for the Irish, but to keep the taxpaying Yankees from fleeing to the suburbs. Many landmaking projects were undertaken to cover tidal flats that had been polluted by raw sewage discharged directly onto them, removing the "pestilential exhalations" thought to cause illness. Land was also added for port developments, public parks, and transportation facilities, including the largest landmaking project of all, the airport. A separate chapter discusses the technology of landmaking in Boston, explaining the basic method used to make land and the changes in its various components over time. The book is copiously illustrated with maps that show the original shoreline in relation to today's streets, details from historical maps that trace the progress of landmaking, and historical drawings and photographs.

Freedom Trail Boston - Ultimate Tour & History Guide - Tips, Secrets, & Tricks

Author : Steve Gladstone
Publisher : Steven J Gladstone
ISBN 13 : 1479132144
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (791 download)

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Download or read book Freedom Trail Boston - Ultimate Tour & History Guide - Tips, Secrets, & Tricks written by Steve Gladstone and published by Steven J Gladstone. This book was released on 2012-09-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to touring the Freedom Trail in Boston, with explanatory material for the 'official' Freedom Trail stops, and includes suggestions for alternatives to touring the entire trail. Additional material and languages are available via smartphone apps and QR codes.

One April in Boston

Author : Ben L. Edwards
Publisher : Spyglass Books, LLC
ISBN 13 : 0986076104
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book One April in Boston written by Ben L. Edwards and published by Spyglass Books, LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-17 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One April in Boston is the story of a real American family and a gift that was passed down from generation to generation. It teaches American history, the power of imagination, and the value of goal setting. In this unique book you will learn the real story of Paul Revere’s midnight ride; witness the first shots of the American Revolution; attend the reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston on July 18, 1776; visit the Paul Revere House in 1909; and much more. After researching his Boston ancestors for six years, author Ben Edwards has crafted a tale that not only tells their story by tying in real connections to Paul Revere and Abraham Lincoln, but honors his relative Private Philip Edwards by revealing the gift he gave to the neighborhood children before leaving for France to fight in World War I and passing into legend. When the story begins in April 1775, 10-year-old Ben Edwards carries a spyglass that once belonged to his grandfather, an early Boston sea captain. Ben believes he can glimpse the future through its lens. His goal is to work on a sailing ship and see the world. Can the spyglass and a member of the Sons of Liberty help Ben on his journey? Will his predictions about the future come true? By reading the book you’ll discover that Ben’s gift is something we all possess, a power that can help you on your own life’s journey—if you believe in it.

...Historic Boston and Its Neighborhood

Author : Edward Everett Hale
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book ...Historic Boston and Its Neighborhood written by Edward Everett Hale and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 1898 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little book is not so much a guide book in itself as an introduction or key to local guides,or a preparation for conversation with intelligent Boston people, who will meet a newcomer into that town. Every summer there arrive people from different parts of the world who have a curiosity about the history of Boston, or about its activities in past times, which they would gladly gratifiy, as well as possible, in a few days' stay there.

...Historic Boston and Its Neighborhood

Author : Edward Everett Hale
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ...Historic Boston and Its Neighborhood written by Edward Everett Hale and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 1898 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little book is not so much a guide book in itself as an introduction or key to local guides,or a preparation for conversation with intelligent Boston people, who will meet a newcomer into that town. Every summer there arrive people from different parts of the world who have a curiosity about the history of Boston, or about its activities in past times, which they would gladly gratifiy, as well as possible, in a few days' stay there.

Chronicles of Old Boston

Author : Charles Bahne
Publisher : Museyon Inc
ISBN 13 : 0984633405
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (846 download)

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Download or read book Chronicles of Old Boston written by Charles Bahne and published by Museyon Inc. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover one of America's most historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Boston's 400-year history, and then visit the places where history happened on walking tours of the city's historic neighborhoods. Boston expert Charles Bahne reveals some of the city's most shocking moments, from a murder mystery on the Harvard campus to the mistake that sent two million gallons of molasses pouring down Commerce Street. Other essays explore major historic events including the Boston Tea Party and the ride of Paul Revere to the establishment of the Red Sox and Fenway Park. The book also contains stories about John Hancock, Charles Bulfinch, Fredrick Law Olmsted, Alexander Graham Bell, Isabella Stewart Gardner, the Kennedys, and more.

Boston's Historic Hub

Author : David Lyon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 149305791X
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Boston's Historic Hub written by David Lyon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do the oldest black church in the country, an Arts-and-Crafts-style artists' studio building, a concrete football stadium, and an acoustically perfect performance space have in common? They are all National Historic Landmarks located in Boston. In fact, the city boasts more National Historic Landmarks per square mile than any other major city in the country. Given Boston's long history and record of accomplishments, it's really not surprising that 57 properties—from the nation's oldest subway tunnel to a floating lighthouse—have received this designation. Add in the adjoining cities of Cambridge and Brookline and the number swells. Historic Boston includes the most rewarding and easily visited landmarks. That's a lot of history in 103 square miles. The Secretary of the Interior designates the status of National Historic Landmark to places considered “exceptional because of their abilities to illustrate U.S. heritage.” More simply put, they are the places that resonate broadly with us, that we cherish, and want to pass on to future generations. The list is surprisingly diverse. In metro Boston, it includes an historic church with a stunning collection of Tiffany windows, a Transcendentalist community, a Grand Banks schooner, and the home and studio of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

Historic Boston

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Historic Boston written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Old Landmarks and Historic Personages of Boston

Author : Samuel Adams Drake
Publisher : University of Michigan Library
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.L/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Old Landmarks and Historic Personages of Boston written by Samuel Adams Drake and published by University of Michigan Library. This book was released on 1873 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Historic Buildings of Boston

Author : Scott Clowney
Publisher : Commonwealth Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781641940016
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Historic Buildings of Boston written by Scott Clowney and published by Commonwealth Editions. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this follow-up book to Historic Buildings of Washington, D.C., author and artist Scott Clowney highlights, through beautifully detailed line drawings, iconic buildings and buildings off the beaten path that give shape to historic Boston, capital city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and largest city in New England. Accompanied by informative descriptions, buildings include Boston City Hall, Burrage Mansion, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Old North Church, and the Paul Revere House, among others. Reimagine these architectural landmarks with crayons, colored pencils, pens, and markers. Make a mark with your own colorful and creative expression!

Historic Mansions and Highways Around Boston

Author : Samuel Adams Drake
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Historic Mansions and Highways Around Boston written by Samuel Adams Drake and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lost Boston

Author : Jane Holtz Kay
Publisher : Univ of Massachusetts Press
ISBN 13 : 9781558495272
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (952 download)

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Download or read book Lost Boston written by Jane Holtz Kay and published by Univ of Massachusetts Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At once a fascinating narrative and a visual delight, Lost Boston brings the city's past to life. This updated edition includes a new section illustrating the latest gains and losses in the struggle to preserve Boston 's architectural heritage. With an engaging text and more than 350 seldom-seen photographs and prints, Lost Boston offers a chance to see the city as it once was, revealing architectural gems lost long ago. An eminently readable history of the city's physical development, the book also makes an eloquent appeal for its preservation. Jane Holtz Kay traces the evolution of Boston from the barren, swampy peninsula of colonial times to the booming metropolis of today. In the process, she creates a family album for the city, infusing the text with the flavor and energy that makes Boston distinct. Amid the grand landmarks she finds the telling details of city life: the neon signs, bygone amusement parks, storefronts, and windows plastered with images of campaigning politicians-sights common in their time but even more meaningful in their absence today. Kay also brings to life the people who created Boston-architects like Charles Bulfinch and H. H. Richardson, landscape architect and master park-maker Frederick Law Olmsted, and such colorful political figures as Mayors John "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald and James Michael Curley. The new epilogue brings Boston's story to the end of the twentieth century, showing elements of the city's architecture that were lost in recent years as well as those that were saved and others threatened as the city continues to evolve.