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One of the most striking aspects of the tower is the fact that it is fully reflective, which lends itself to a fascinating interplay with its surroundings.
One of the most striking aspects of the tower is the fact that it is fully reflective, which lends itself to a fascinating interplay with its surroundings.
Right next to the Tower is a fountain--a great exercise into the role of public space--that many seem to sit, relax, and ponder around.
A picture of Boston's Back Bay before it was filled
Tags: chr_1858, Geo_Backbay, geo_Boston, thm_publicspace
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…
Picture of BPL Mason St. and Boylston St. locations.
Tags: chr_1854, chr_1858, geo_Boston, thm_publicspace
Picture of BPL Mason St. and Boylston St. locations.
Tags: chr_1854, chr_1858, geo_Boston, thm_publicspace
Chairs line the harborwalk behind the aquarium. Pedestrians can use the walkway and the chairs without having to pay admission to the museum. Once again, the chairs provide views of the harbor and Logan Airport.
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.
Main entrance to Boston Public Library