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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,…

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…

South Boston High School stands atop Telegraph Hill in Dorchester Heights. The building currently houses Excel Charter School. The school stands adjacent to Thomas Park and atop a filled-in reservoir.

Joe Moakley served as a Massachusetts congressman for 28 years until his death. He was a key player in Tip O'Neil's Congress during the 1980s and was known for his working class morals. He was born in Southie and strove to improve his neighborhood in…

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.

The Thomas Park Monument stands in Thomas Park in Dorchester Heights as a commemoration to the occupation of Dorchester Heights by the Continental Army in 1776. The occupation and placement of cannons on this strategic point forced the evacuation of…

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.

Thomas Park is a quiet and clean park nestled in the heart of Southie atop Telegraph Hill. Aside from the occasional dog-walker and far-away ambulance, the only sounds are planes flying overhead on their way to Logan Airport.