Building Boston: Stories of Architectural and Engineering Feats

by Ted Clarke

Overview

Take an expertly guided tour of Boston's historic landmarks and epic past. Follow the history of the Boston Marathon and the architectural gems that grace the Copley Square/Back Bay area where the race ends. Take a deep dive into the subway dig. Learn how fabled landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted figured out how to put a salt marsh inside the city to prevent flooding, paving the way for today's green ribbon of parks. Interwoven with anecdotes about landmarks such as the Boston Common, the Boston Red Sox Fenway Park, and the Esplanade are observations about the character of a city that took the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing in stride. Perfect for both armchair reading and for use as a unique visitors' guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764351129
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	05/28/2016
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	1,098,855
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Bostonian Ted Clarke has written 21 books, holds three masters degrees, is a frequent public speaker, and has narrated five television programs on history. He has a Facebook page to which he contributes daily posts of historical interest.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 This Hallowed Ground 5

Chapter 2 Art Square 25

Chapter 3 Copley: Not Just a Place - a Presence 33

Chapter 4 The Underground and the Unicorn 51

Chapter 5 The Copley Area 59

Chapter 6 John Hancock 73

Chapter 7 The Avenue of the Arts 85

Chapter 8 Back Bay Fens 103

Chapter 9 Kenmore 123

Chapter 10 Olmsted and His Work 133

Chapter 11 The Boston Common and Public Garden 137

Chapter 12 The Commonwealth Avenue Mall 145

Chapter 13 The Esplande 151

Bibliography 158

Index 159