Beantown - A Boston Photowalk

City Walks

Jul 1

Boston is referred to as “Beantown” because of a favorite Boston food of beans slow-baked in molasses.

Boston, and neighboring Cambridge are among the most loved cities, loved for their art, culture and history. Boston Tea Party, Boston Public Garden and the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, meeting houses, churches, parks and burying grounds that tell the American Revolution story.

Boston has some of the firsts and oldest in the United States including: the first subway system, the oldest public park, the first chocolate factory, the deepest tunnel, the first lighthouse, the biggest art heist, the oldest original major base ball stadium still in use, the first college, and first U.S. Post Office (see answers below).

Here is what caught my eye. I hope you enjoy!

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In this picture of Trinity Church it stands out against the surrounding newer architecture.

A closer look at the columns of the Romanesque-style architecture of Trinity Church

This “Love” street art is displayed in the Underground at Ink Block, the transformation of an 8-acre underpass located between Boston’s South End and South Boston neighborhoods into an active urban park.

A row of mews

JFK inspired street art

This is the gothic-style Old South Church on Bolyston Street, considered one of the prettiest in the city.

Boston Common Lagoon Bridge

Rounded row houses

Artist Super A created this street art titled “Resonance”.

The George Washington equestrian statue in Boston Common

Cheers bar on Beacon Street

This is the elegant entrance to the building t 81 Beacon Street.

A Back Bay architectural window

Visitors enjoy displays of world-class street art in the Underground at Ink Block urban park.

The Underground at Ink Block is over 100,000 square feet of wall art.

Graceful wrought iron window balconies grace this Boston Public Garden area townhouse.

A mix of early architectural styles is all around

This is Acorn Street, one of the most photographed streets in Boston, located in the prestigious Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Gary Drug, family-run pharmacy since 1934

Street art displayed in the Underground at Ink Block urban park

This is the elaborate entrance arch into Chinatown.

The Art Deco New England Telegraph and Telephone Company Building, pictured here, was built in 1947.

This is Rings Fountain, one of the seven spots on the Rose Kennedy Greenway to cool off.

Armenian Heritage Park dedicated to the victims of the Armenian genocide, and part of the Rose Kennedy Greenway

The Greenway Carousel with hand-carved characters from the air, sea and land animals of Boston Harbor.

The Greenway Carousel with a hand-carved turtle

The Custom House Tower, in McKinley Square, built between 1837 and 1847, was designed by Ammi Burnham Young.

“Laundry today or Naked Tomorrow”

Vintage street lamp post

Street art displayed in the Underground at Ink Block urban park

The Old North Church

This is the colonial home of American patriot Paul Revere, built in 1680, in the city’s North End.

Umbrellas line the front facade of the Florentine Cafe in the North End.

Paul Revere statue on the Freedom Trail

Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is Boston’s second oldest cemetery.

North End house entrance

North End architecture

The 10’ wide “Skinny House” near the top of Copp’s Hill

Street art displayed near Harvard University in Cambridge

Street art display in Underground at Ink Block urban park

North End houses built on a hill

Street art displayed near Harvard University in Cambridge

Victorian-style home in Cambridge

Street art displayed near Harvard University in Cambridge

Harvard University campus building

Memorial Hall at Harvard University

An entrance gate to the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Vintage suitcases

Classic old hime in Cambridge

Victorian-style home in Cambridge

Ware Hall, the brick classical revival building built in 1893, is a rare example of an apartment house built in Mid-Cambridge, designed to cater to the Harvard University students.

The ballerina sculpture outside the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre in Harvard Square

This is the Harvard Lampoon Building, build in 1909, on Bow Street in Cambridge.

North End restaurants

The large Citgo sign was installed in 1940, overlooking Kenmore Square.

The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge lit up at night

The Zakim Bridge and the skyline at night

Old hat box

This billboard contains a thought-provoking message.

Stanhope street outdoor dining

Inside The Friendly Toast Restaurant

Stanhope Street

Loretta’s Las Call

This was the city’s first combined police and fire station, designed by Arthur H. Vinal in 1886, now the Boston Architectural College.

Emerson Paramount Center

The Back Deck restaurant on West Street, practices social distancing with maniquins during the height of the pandemic.

The Boston Opera House

This is the Charles Street Post Office window

Built in the late 1920’s, the Lowes Boston Back Bay Hotel was once the Boston Police Headquarters.

The entrance to the 26-story building at 200 Berkeley Street

The entrance to The Berkeley, completed in 1947, with two observations floors.

A handome Back Bay home entrance

Elegant Back Bay home entrance

A row of Back Bay mews homes

Artwork on the exterior of China Pearl restaurant in Chinatown.

The Foundation Room - House of Blues

Fenway Park

Answers: The Tremont Street Subway, the Boston Common, Walter Baker opened in 1765, Ted Williams Tunnel, Little Brewster Lighthouse built in 1716, paintings stolen from the Isabella Stewart Garner Museum in 1990, Fenway Park opened in 1912, Harvard University, and 1639 on Washington Street.

Here is what you should know:

There are walking trails.
Public restrooms available.
You could spend a couple of hours to a couple of days.
The city is very walkable.
There are no real borders to each of the neighborhoods.
There is a large amount of public art, so enjoy it !
Wear comfortable shoes.
The Hop-on / Hop-off bus is a great way to get the lay of the land.
On the street parking metered and non-metered is available; check posted parking regulation signs. There are also parking lot options.
There are many restaurant and entertainment options.