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A look at how different the architecture around the Tower is.

The past home of John J. Smith (1820-1906), who was a leading abolitionist and recruiting officer for the all-black 5th Cavalry in the Civil War. He also served on the Massachusetts House of Representatives for three terms.

Lewis Hayden (1816-1889) was born a slave and eventually escaped with his wife to settle in Boston. Lewis later became a leader in the abolitionist movement and the Hayden House became a key stop on the Underground Railroad.

The Museum of African American History is located inside what was once the Abiel Smith School House, and also includes the African Meeting House in the neighboring building. The Museum works in partnership with the Boston African American National…

A public plaza along the Boston Harborwalk on neighboring Long Wharf. The plaza has benches with views of the harbor, and East Boston and Logan Airport.

A public plaza along the Boston Harborwalk on neighboring Long Wharf. The plaza has benches with views of the harbor, and East Boston and Logan Airport.