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Bagley, Joseph M.; Allison, Robert J.

 
9781684580392: Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1684580390 ISBN 13 : 9781684580392
Editeur : Brandeis University Press, 2021

Synopsis

As Boston approaches its four-hundredth anniversary, it is remarkable that it still maintains its historic character despite constant development. The fifty buildings featured in this book all pre-date 1800 and illustrate Boston’s early history. This is the first book to survey Boston’s fifty oldest buildings and does so through an approachable narrative which will appeal to nonarchitects and those new to historic preservation. Beginning with a map of the buildings’ locations and an overview of the historic preservation movement in Boston, the book looks at the fifty buildings in order from oldest to most ­recent. Geographically, the majority of the buildings are located within the downtown area of Boston along the Freedom Trail and within easy walking distance from the core of the city. This makes the book an ideal guide for tourists, and residents of the city will also find it interesting as it includes numerous properties in the surrounding neighborhoods. The buildings span multiple uses from homes to churches and warehouses to restaurants. Each chapter features a building, a narrative focusing on its historical significance, and the efforts made to preserve it over time. Full ­color photos and historical drawings illustrate each building and area. Boston’s Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them presents the ideals of historic preservation in an approachable and easy­-to-­read manner appropriate for the broadest audience. Perfect for history lovers, architectural enthusiasts, and tourists alike. 

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À propos de l'auteur

Joseph Bagley is the city archaeologist of Boston, a historic preservationist, and a staff member of the Boston Landmarks Commission. He is the author of the award-winning A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts. 

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Éditeur
Brandeis University Press
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1684580390
ISBN 13 
9781684580392
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
248
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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