The Back Bay was one of Bostons premier residential neighborhoods between 1837 and 1901. From its quagmire beginnings and with the creation of the Boston Public Garden in the 1830s; the Back Bay was envisioned as an urbane and sophisticated streetscape of stone and brick row houses. The major center of the neighborhood became Art Square; now known as Copley Square; which was surrounded by Trinity Church; New Old South Church; Second Church of Boston; the Boston Public Library; and S.S. Pierce and Company. With images of swan boats and architectural delights; Bostons Back Bay in the Victorian Era illuminates a particularly vibrant period in this intriguing and relatively new neighborhoods past.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Twomey knows the BronxBy Stephen TuersIf you want to discover all there is to know about the Bronx. all you have to do is read any or all of Bill Twomeys wonderful books on this subject and you will come away the better for it. The illustrations in this book is truly amazing! Even if you didnt grow up in the Bronx. its most likely you knew of someone who did.I would recommended this book for anyone who enjoys the history of the most famous borough of New York City. Steve Tuers0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Long AGo Bronx!By Barbara SegalGreat photos of the Bronx from long ago. Very interesting....however. I wish that there were more "stories" with those pictures.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Liked it. but would have liked to have seen ...By Tom MonahanLiked it. but would have liked to have seen more photos of the Bedford Park area. Nevertheless. I enjoyed it.
