Field Guide to Boston cover B 1/20/09 1:38 PM Page 1 PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERSA FIELD GUIDE PROPERTY TO OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS BOSTON massachusetts PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS a field guide to boston, massachusetts twin lights publishers PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS Call it what you will—Boston, Beantown, the Cradle of America, the Hub, the Walking City, or capital of Red Sox Nation—Boston is one spectacular city. With a lesson to teach and a story to share around each and every corner, visiting Boston is an extraordinary experience. Let this book be your guide as you navigate your way through this historic city. PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS twin lights publishers, inc. photography by kevin and susan psaros ✯ narrative by nichole wadsworth schrafft A Field Guide to Boston 1-33 1/20/09 1:43 PM Page 1 A FIELD GUIDEPROPERTY TO OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS BOSTON massachusettsPROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS photography by kevin and susan psaros narrative by nichole wadsworthPROPERTY schrafft OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS A Field Guide to Boston 1-33 1/20/09 1:43 PM Page 2 Copyright © 2009 by Twin Lights Publishers, Inc. PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERSIntroduction PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permis- sion of the copyright owners. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge Call it what you will—Boston, Bean- One thing is different now, however. As and prior consent of the artists concerned and no town, the Cradle of America, the Hub, the an adult, a teacher, and a mom, I can responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher, Walking City, capital of Red Sox Nation, greatly appreciate another side of the city. or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this pub- or the City-with-no-“r’s”—no matter what The historical significance of this city is lication. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information the name, Boston is one spectacular city. unlike any other. The opportunities to supplied. PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERSMy own relationship with the city of find a lesson to teach or a story to share Boston has recently come full circle. As a are around each and every corner and the First published in the United States of America by: child growing up on the North Shore, effect that Boston has had on the rest of trips to Boston were very exciting occa- our great country is undeniable. Twin Lights Publishers, Inc. 8 Hale Street sions. Many a weekend was spent feeding May this book be your guide as you Rockport, Massachusetts 01966 the pigeons in the Boston Common and navigate your way through Boston’s Telephone: (978) 546-7398 http://www.twinlightspub.com some of my favorite, old home movies cobblestone streets, waterfront locations, depict happy days on the swan boats. towering skyscrapers, meandering green- ISBN 978-1-885435-95-8 ISBN 1-885435-95-9 As a teenager, Boston had a different ways, culturally-rich neighborhoods, local PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERSversion of fun awaiting me. PROPERTY A typical day OFmarkets, TWINLIGHTS parks, museums, PUBLISHERS colleges, univer- 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 then consisted of a train ride to North sities, and world-class teaching hospitals. Station, a stop in Faneuil Hall for a choco- While doing so, stop and listen carefully. late croissant at Au Bon Pain, a brisk walk You might just hear the clip-clop of Paul to Downtown Crossing for some shopping, Revere’s horse, the angelic voices of the and then a “T” ride across the Charles to children’s choir signing the first My Harvard Square and a visit to the Coop, Country ‘Tis of Thee, the splash of tea Urban Outfitters, and Pizzeria Regina. landing in the harbor, or the British troops Now, just this past weekend, my husband evacuating the city. Then again, it may just and I proudly brought our one-year-old to be the fans over at Fenway Park cheering PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERSBoston Common and we even fed some on their team. pigeons. —Nichole Wadsworth Schraff Book design by SYP Design & Production, Inc. http://www.sypdesign.com PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS Printed in China 3 A Field Guide to Boston 1-33 1/20/09 1:43 PM Page 4 PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS America the First and Second Continental A This song, more commonly known as My Congresses, the Battles of Lexington and County ‘Tis of Thee, was first sung at the Concord, Fort Ticonderoga, the British Acorn Street Park Street Church in Boston on July 4th, Evacuation of Boston, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A beautiful and historic cobblestone street 1831 by a children’s choir. found in Boston’s Beacon Hill Area. Acorn American Revolution Amtrak Street is one of the most photographed PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS streets in Boston as well as the United States. A series of events, including the Revolu- A system of passenger trains that run tionary War, that led to the separation of throughout the country. The name was Adams, Abigail the 13 original British colonies in America created by using pieces of the words “American” and “track.” Most of the Abigail Smith was born in Weymouth, from Britian as well as the the formation of the United States of America. Some of Amtrak trains in Boston run in and out Massachusetts. She was the wife of of South Station. President John Adams and the mother of the major events of the Revolution were President John Quincy Adams. Abigail the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, spent the last 17 years of her life living in Quincy, Massachusetts. PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS Adams, John Born in Braintree, Massachusetts in 1735, John Adams attended Harvard University and became a lawyer. Later, as a member of the Massachusetts Assembly, Adams, Samuel he represented Massachusetts at the First Continental Congress. In 1789 he became The third Lieutenant Governor and fourth the first Vice President of the United PROPERTYGovernor of Massachusetts. OF TWINLIGHTS He was an PUBLISHERS States under George Washington and in important and controversial leader in the 1796 he became the second United States fight for the rights of the American President. He retired to Quincy, Massa- Colonists. Though John and Samuel chusetts until his death on the 4th of July, were cousins, they were often referred to 1826, the 50 year anniversary of the PROPERTYas the Adams’ brothers. OF TWINLIGHTS A statue of Samuel PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS Declaration of Independence. Adams stands on Congress Street by Faneuil Hall. 4 5 A Field Guide to Boston 1-33 1/20/09 1:43 PM Page 6 August Moon Festival PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OFBeacon TWINLIGHTS Street PUBLISHERS A festival celebrated in Boston’s China B A street that runs through Boston, Town each August. The actual August Brookline, Brighton, and Newton. Moon Festival takes place on the 15th day Back Bay Beacon Street is most famous where it of the 8th lunar month (August 15th). One of the many neighborhoods that make joins with Beacon Hill and the State Chinese legend says the moon is the fullest up Boston. The Back Bay is best known House. It then runs through the Back Bay, and brightest on that day. Pastries called into Kenmore Square, and past Fenway PROPERTYfor its expensive OFhomes TWINLIGHTS and shopping. The PUBLISHERS moon pies are the most traditional and area was under water until 1857, when Park before leaving the city of Boston. famous treat enjoyed during the festival. 400 acres of new land were created by fill- ing in mud flats of the Charles River. Barking Crab A seafood restaurant located alongside Boston’s Four Point Channel. The Barking Crab opened in 1994 as a summer PROPERTYseafood spot and OF after TWINLIGHTStwo seasons was PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS such a huge hit that it began to operate year round. They’ll tell you they offer “the casual atmosphere of a coastal clam shack in a funky urban setting.” Apollo Commander Auerbach, Red Baseball Beacon Hill As you walk through the Museum of The first NBA coach to draft an African- A sport played by two teams using a bat Science it is impossible to miss the Apollo American, and the first to present an all- A famous neighborhood in Boston. and ball that began around the year 1845, Command Module. To see more, visit the black starting five. Auerbach was part of PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERSBeacon Hill has brick and cobblestone with a list of rules written by Alexander rest of the Earth and Space Study exhibits, the Celtics family for 57 years and guided sidewalks and streets lit by gas lamps. The Cartwright. The first professional games shows, and the planetarium. them to 16 championships. He State House is located at the top of Beacon were played around 1865. The Boston Red was inducted into the Basketball Hill. The hill was once a lot higher, but Sox lead all other Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969. This was made smaller to make it easier to teams with attendance to their road games, statue is located in Faneuil build new homes. The extra land was used PROPERTYand have continually OF soldTWINLIGHTS out their home PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWINLIGHTS PUBLISHERS Hall Marketplace.