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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.
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Designed by architect Alexander Rice Esty, this stands as the centerpiece of the church behind it's main alter. The statue shows symbols from throughout Christianity.
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The Church of the Covenant around the corner from Emmanuel Church. The churches were built 5 years apart and both are partially built by Tiffany & Co but do not compete because they serve different sects of christianity.
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Beautiful exterior architecture of Emmanuel Church. Seen in this image is the famous stained glass, victorian stone architecture of the 19th century, and the street the church sits on.
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This is a wonderful sculpted centerpiece at the front of the Lindsey Memorial Chapel in Emmanuel Church. This is one of the few fully intact items within this iconic part of the church.
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There are many artifacts within the Old North Church that came from the Old World, particularly given that this church was a division of the Church of England. King George II actually provided part of the Communion service and the Bible to the…
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It was from the Old North Church that Paul Revere received his signal that the British were approaching "by sea" across the Charles River. Paul Revere was then able to ride to warn Adams and Hancock of the impending British arrival.
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It was from the Old North Church that Paul Revere received his signal that the British were approaching "by sea" across the Charles River. Paul Revere was then able to ride to warn Adams and Hancock of the impending British arrival.
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