Buildings and Landmarks of Old Boston: A Guide to the Colonial, Provincial, Federal, and Greek Revival Periods, 1630-1850

Andros, Howard S.

ISBN 10: 1584650923 / ISBN 13: 9781584650928

Published by UPNE, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Buildings and Landmarks of Old Boston: A Guide to the Colonial, Provincial, Federal, and Greek Revival Periods, 1630-1850
• Publisher: UPNE
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584650923
• ISBN 13: 9781584650928
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 10 ounces

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Synopsis

This is a book for Boston visitors interested in the architecture and character of the pre-modern era, as well as for armchair historians desiring a quick but fascinating version of the first two centuries of Boston history. Divided into four periods -- Colonial, Provincial, Federal, and Greek Revival -- the book presents 57 buildings extant in the 1960s.

For each building, in addition to a concise verbal description of its history and function, Howard S. Andros supplies a detailed drawing conveying its character and its form. Maps of downtown Boston and the greater Boston area pinpoint each site's location. The remains of a vibrant older city, increasingly hidden amid today's massive urban reconstruction projects, come alive again in The Buildings and Landmarks of Old Boston.

About the Author

Howard S. Andros has been an illustrator, graphic artist, and map designer for 60 years.