Boston Then and Now

by Elizabeth McNulty

America's oldest major city, Boston has adapted to the modern age while still retaining an old-world charm. With many of her streets tracing original ox-cart paths to historic waterfronts, Boston is "America's Walking City." This volume documents the amazing changes that Boston has undergone during the last 150 years. Seventy modern color photographs are compared side-by-side with seventy archival photographs from the 1850s to the 1950s. While focusing on famous vistas and familiar landmarks, it also explores well-known neighborhoods. The Then and Now series New York, Washington, Boston, and San Francisco.

Genres: History, Photography, Architecture, Nonfiction, Travel

144 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[Sulagna Datta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely coffee table book that I found in my Airbnb 😁

[Jenn Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet another historical Boston images book I enjoyed perusing...

[Jennifer Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like all the books in this series. Boston was maybe not as satisfying as some because in so many instances the past has been completely obliterated, so that even though you're looking at two pictures of the same place, it's nearly impossible to tell. I think it just makes me a little sad to see everything replaced by the cold, generic buildings of today.

[Jennifer Emmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

With a book like this, there's a fine line between showcasing the past, and showing too many gorgeous buildings that have fallen to the wrecking ball, resulting in depressing the reader. Luckily this book does not go too far. There are enough bright spots to make is a delightful journey through time. Just the perfect balance of text and photos. A delightful, quick trip through Boston's past.

[Karl · Rating 5 out of 5]

History of my second home town.