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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…
This is the date (1861) of when the building was constructed. It is written in stone above the main entrance.
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…
Signs for the Central Reform Temple (a Jewish community) hang on Emmanuel Church. The two places of worship have an interfaith partnership.
A large Black Lives Matter flag hangs outside of the historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The church is known for taking stands on many social issues.
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…
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.
One of the many beautiful pieces of stained glass at the historic Emmanuel Church. This piece is the centerpiece in the small chapel, which is dedicated to females of christianity.
This is one of the many beautiful pieces of stained glass at Emmanuel Church that depicts a biblical image. This piece hangs on the on the back wall of the church.
This is the biggest piece of stained glass at Emmanuel Church. It is almost 20 feet tall and lets in natural light that pours over the main seating area.