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This is a 1938 aerial shot of Charles River Esplanade, which shows the esplanade with a temporary bandshell and oval. We can see that Storrow Drive did not extend very far in 1938, and is only reconstructed as a major freeway later on.
This is a 1952 aerial shot of Charles River Esplanade, which shows the esplanade with a permanent, and larger shell: the Hatch Memorial Shell built in 1941, and the same oval we see in the 1938 aerial shot. Storrow Drive has been extended farther…
This is a 2016 aerial shot of Charles River Esplanade, which shows the esplanade as it is today. The Hatch Memorial Shell is central to the Esplanade. In comparison to the older aerial shots, we can see that the island extensions are more fully…
The gold lettering in front of the Hatch Memorial Shell acknowledges Maria Hatch's donation in memory of her brother Edward Hatch. It reads: "This structure erected under the will of Maria Hatch, dedicated to public service, as memorial to Edward…
The gold lettering in front of the Hatch Memorial Shell acknowledges Maria Hatch's donation in memory of her brother Edward Hatch. It reads: "This structure erected under the will of Maria Hatch, dedicated to public service, as memorial to Edward…
The names of close to 50 composers line the Hatch Memorial Shell, in honour of the composers of pieces which have been performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra at this venue.
This photo shows the July Fourth Boston Pops concert from the audience's perspective.
This photo of the Hatch Memorial Shell was taken from the footpath of the Charles River Esplanade leading up to it. It's concrete shell stands out in contrast to the trees immediately around it and the modern buildings in the background.