Beacon Hill Back Bay And The Building Of Boston S Golden Age

Author : Ted Clarke
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614231189

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Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the Building of Boston's Golden Age by Ted Clarke Pdf

“Tells the story of Boston’s growth in the 19th century, a time of immense cultural and physical expansion in the city.” —The Patriot Ledger Venture back to the Boston of the 1800s, when Back Bay was just a wide expanse of water to the west of the Shawmut Peninsula and merchants peddled their wares to sailors along the docks. Witness the beginning of the American Industrial Revolution; learn how a series of cultural movements made Boston the focal point of abolitionism in America, with leaders like William Lloyd Garrison; and see the golden age of the arts ushered in with notables Longfellow, Holmes, Copley, Sargent and Isabella Stewart Gardner. Travel with local historian Ted Clarke down the cobbled streets of Boston to discover its history in the golden age.

Author : Kelly Erby
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781452953359

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Restaurant Republic by Kelly Erby Pdf

Before the 1820s, the vast majority of Americans ate only at home. As the nation began to urbanize and industrialize, home and work became increasingly divided, resulting in new forms of commercial dining. In this fascinating book, Kelly Erby explores the evolution of such eating alternatives in Boston during the nineteenth century. Why Boston? Its more modest assortment of restaurants, its less impressive—but still significant—expansion in commerce and population, and its growing diversity made it more typical of the nation’s other urban centers than New York. Restaurants, clearly segmented along class, gender, race, ethnic, and other lines, helped Bostonians become more comfortable with deepening social stratification in their city and young republic even as the experience of eating out contributed to an emerging public consumer culture. Restaurant Republic sheds light on how commercial dining both reflected and helped shape growing fragmentation along lines of race, class, and gender—from the elite Tremont House, which served fashionable French cuisine, to such plebeian and ethnic venues as oyster saloons and Chinese chop suey houses. The epilogue takes us to the opening, in 1929 near Boston, of the nation’s first Howard Johnson’s and that restaurant’s establishment as a franchise in the next decade. The result is a compelling story that continues to shape America.

Author : Elena Palladino
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439676998

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Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley by Elena Palladino Pdf

In April 1938, Swift River Valley residents held a farewell ball to mark the demise of the quintessential New England town of Enfield and its three smaller neighbors, Greenwich, Dana, and Prescott. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts sacrificed these three towns to build the Quabbin, a massive reservoir of drinking water for residents of Boston. Three prominent residents attended the somber occasion. Marion Andrews Smith was the last surviving member of an important manufacturing family. Willard "Doc" Segur was the valley's beloved country doctor and town leader. And Edwin Henry Howe was Enfield's postmaster and general store proprietor. They helped build their beloved community for decades, only to watch grief-stricken as it was destroyed by 400 billion gallons of water. Author and historian Elena Palladino recounts the story of these communities as seen through eyes of those who lived there until the end.

Author : Steven Beaucher
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780262048071

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Boston in Transit by Steven Beaucher Pdf

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.

Author : Barbara W. Moore,Gail Weesner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X006003274

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Back Bay by Barbara W. Moore,Gail Weesner Pdf

Author : Heather Gordon
Publisher : First Books
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0912301546

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Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Boston by Heather Gordon Pdf

Author : Moying Li-Marcus
Publisher : Upne
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004603752

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Beacon Hill by Moying Li-Marcus Pdf

A fascinating journey through the living history of Boston's legendary district over the past four centuries.

Author : Rhea Hollis Atwood
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-25
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439663912

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Upper Beacon Hill by Rhea Hollis Atwood Pdf

Upper Beacon Hill chronicles the drama and excitement of an intriguing and little-known community on top of Boston's Beacon Hill. Separated by the Massachusetts State House and Bowdoin Street from the hill's western residential area, the upper summit and its lower eastern slope formed a magnet for power and change in the century from 1850 to 1950. Period photographs from leading Boston institutions and museums uncover the community's celebrations, history, famous men and women, architecture, entertainment, and cultural and educational institutions. With its unique in-depth treatment of the area, Upper Beacon Hill has much to offer the reader. The classic architecture of Beacon Street's Boston Athenaeum library, Bulfinch's State House, and the Park Street Church is celebrated in period photographs. Historical sites are defined-for example, the chapel off Beacon Street that was home to Transcendentalist movement meetings and, later, to Boston's first French-speaking Roman Catholic church. Upper Beacon Hill follows the area's changing neighborhoods, including that of Scollay Square, and traces the haunts of notables Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott, Alexander Graham Bell, "Honey" Fitzgerald, and John F. Kennedy. Residents and visitors, as well as history buffs, will enjoy Upper Beacon Hill's rare glimpse into Boston's history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044081856130

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The Golden Rule by Anonim Pdf

Author : Helene Barbara Weinberg
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Impressionism
ISBN : 9781588391193

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Childe Hassam, American Impressionist by Helene Barbara Weinberg Pdf

"This illustrated publication accompanies a major exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum, the first retrospective presentation of Hassam's work in a museum since 1972. Unique to this volume are an account of Hassam's lifelong campaign to market his art, a study of the frames he selected and designed for his paintings, and an unprecedented lifetime exhibition record. Included in addition are a checklist of works in the exhibition and a chronology of Hassam's life. All works in the exhibition as well as comparative materials are reproduced."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Saul Bernard Cohen
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 4454 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0231145543

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The Columbia Gazetteer of the World: A to G by Saul Bernard Cohen Pdf

A geographical encyclopedia of world place names contains alphabetized entries with detailed statistics on location, name pronunciation, topography, history, and economic and cultural points of interest.

Author : Tim Locke
Publisher : Fodor's
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Travel
ISBN : STANFORD:36105017047973

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Fodor's Exploring Boston & New England by Tim Locke Pdf

Fodor's Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos, essays on culture and history, descriptions of sights, and practical information. Full-color photos make this a great guide to buy if you're still planning your itinerary (let the photos help you choose!) and it's a perfect companion to a general guidebook, like a Fodor's Gold Guide. All the great sights plus the history and anecdotes that bring them to life - Extraordinary coverage of history and culture - Itineraries, walks and excursions, on and off the beaten path - Architecture and art Practical tips and full-color maps and photos - Getting there and getting around - When to go and what to pack - Quick tips on where to sleep in every price range - Savvy restaurant picks for all budgets Praise for Fodor's Exploring Guides "Most travel guides are either beautiful or practical. This one is both." -- New York Daily News "Beautiful...and the depth of text is impressive." -- San Diego Union Tribune "Authoritatively written and superbly presented...worthy reading before, during, or after a trip." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "Concise, comprehensive, and colorful." -- Washington Post "Absolutely gorgeous. Fun, colorful, and sophisticated." -- Chicago Tribune

Author : David Fagundes
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Boston (Mass.)
ISBN : 1843530449

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The Rough Guide to Boston by David Fagundes Pdf

This compact Rough Guide traces Boston's revolutionary past and revitalized present, from Brahmins and baked beans to hip bars and bookstores. Also included is extensive coverage of Cambridge--home to Harvard University and the site of a great cafe scene. 12 pages of color maps.

Author : Thomas H. O'Connor
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1995-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 1555532462

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Building A New Boston by Thomas H. O'Connor Pdf

"Here is one of the great stories in American urban history told by a great historian. In 1949, Boston was 'a hopeless backwater' . . . by 1970, a 'New Boston' had been created . . . Thomas O'Connor, the dean of Boston historians, brings to this tale of transformation rich learning, intimate familiarity with his subject, and a lucid sometimes witty pen." -- Jack Beatty, Senior Editor, Atlantic Monthly

Author : Karl Haglund
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002-11-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780262083072

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Inventing the Charles River by Karl Haglund Pdf

An illustrated account of the creation of the Charles River Basin, focusing on the precarious balance between transportation planning and the stewardship of the public realm. The Charles River Basin, extending nine miles upstream from the harbor, has been called Boston's "Central Park." Yet few realize that this apparently natural landscape is a totally fabricated public space. Two hundred years ago the Charles was a tidal river, edged by hundreds of acres of salt marshes and mudflats. Inventing the Charles River describes how, before the creation of the basin could begin, the river first had to be imagined as a single public space. The new esplanades along the river changed the way Bostonians perceived their city; and the basin, with its expansive views of Boston and Cambridge, became an iconic image of the metropolis. The book focuses on the precarious balance between transportation planning and stewardship of the public realm. Long before the esplanades were realized, great swaths of the river were given over to industrial enterprises and transportation—millponds, bridges, landfills, and a complex network of road and railway bridges. In 1929, Boston's first major highway controversy erupted when a four-lane road was proposed as part of a new esplanade. At twenty-year intervals, three riverfront road disputes followed, successively more complex and disputatious, culminating in the lawsuits over "Scheme Z," the Big Dig's plan for eighteen lanes of highway ramps and bridges over the river. More than four hundred photographs, maps, and drawings illustrate past and future visions for the Charles and document the river's place in Boston's history.