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This picture shows an aerial shot of the West End after Urban Renewal had been underway. It is clear to see that entire parts of the city were stripped away to make room for the new plans.

The traditional symbol of the Harvard Music Association, the founders of the original Boston Music Hall.

An overview of the wharves in 1899. Once again, you can see how the wharves were before the construction of the aquarium and other attractions, and also see how big the wharves were before land reclamation.

An overview of the wharves in 1899. Once again, you can see how the wharves were before the construction of the aquarium and other attractions, and also see how big the wharves were before land reclamation.

Story of four young Boston firefighters who put their hats over their hearts even as they worked to put out the fire on the roof. The compelling story is recalled by the old church keeper.

The sounds of an Organ tuning and floors creaking at the historic Emmanuel Church just prior to their practice. Emmanuel Church is most famous for their breadth of musical programs.

Here we explore the area around Emmanuel Church, which includes the beautiful storefronts of Back Bay and the Boston Public Gardens. This is a historically nice area, with it's beautiful public works and 19th Century Victorian Brownstone buildings,…

This is the date (1861) of when the building was constructed. It is written in stone above the main entrance.

Signs for the Central Reform Temple (a Jewish community) hang on Emmanuel Church. The two places of worship have an interfaith partnership.