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Telegraph Hill is one of the tallest points in Boston (after Bellevue Hill in West Roxbury) and commands a sweeping view of the city and harbor. Here you can see Boston's two most recognizable buildings, the Hancock and Prudential Towers, in the…

A mosaic behind South Boston High reads "Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference." The strongly Catholic nature of South Boston overrides the secular obligations of public school.

Old homes in Dorchester Heights are adorned with beautiful carvings and etchings, as they are primarily the homes of the wealthy and upper-middle class. This carving translates to "the sun created the world" and is a quote from Ecclesiastes in the…

Old colonial-style homes dominate Dorchester Heights and were primarily the residences of the upper class in South Boston. Despite only being separated by less than a half mile, the homes are much better up-kept and much more expensive than homes in…

Behind South Boston High is a path made of recycled materials with a plaque dedicating it to the moon. Broken glass and concrete create the path, but the path is littered with trash and broken bottles not part of its creation. The creators of this…

A sign at the entrance of Thomas Park in Dorchester Heights which proclaims the revolutionary significance of the site.

Mayflower Painting

Portrait of Increase Mather

Panoramic shot of Copp's Hill Burying Ground

The headstones of Copp's Hill stand haphazardly