As a bonus, this post has a few Harvard photos also. So the post is a bit longer than previous entries.
Seen from the waterfront. Boston is a very compact city. We walked from the Taj Hotel on Arlington, through the Commons & through the city center to the waterfront.
This & the next few shots are lovely homes centered around Beacon Hill.
This grey mansion is home to the Sears family. Yes, that Sears family.
The old state house. From this balcony, the Declaration Of Independence was first read.
Lots of tourists moments later.
Look down the street at the base of the large dark monolith. Same old state house, different perspective. If our founding fathers knew what would arise from their beginnings . . . . .
The corner of Arlington & Beacon Streets. Time to find an old location.
Row Houses on Beacon Street.
The wider view.
473 Beacon Street. 4th floor walkup. I was fortunate enough to spend time with family here many years ago.
Looks a bit overgrown with the ivy. How many times did I crawl out of that turret window to watch the activity below. And there was a fraternity in the building across the street just to keep the entertainment going. Good memories.
Was formerly a church. Now condos and such after a fire.
Corner market.
Commonwealth Ave. Next photo also.
Last time I crossed this walkway was about 35 years ago.
Looking across the Charles River toward MIT.
The Esplanade. Excellent walking space along the river.
And now on to Harvard.
Apparently, getting your photo taken with Harvard himself is a thing.
One of several entrances.
Annenburg Hall.
The type of place my wife holds in reverence. Widener Library.
This looks absolutely nothing like the university club I frequent. This one has no room for a golf course.
A few years ago we changed planes at Logan airport while on our way to Maine. Sitting in the co-pilot seat of a twin engine turboprop, I was able to get a great overhead look at the city & recognized several locations. I do like Boston.
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