In this photo, although the weather kiosk has been removed from Boston Common, nothing has really changed much and we can still see the Park Street Church, the Freedom Train and the buildings along Tremont Street.
The Boylston Street Incline connected what is today the Huntington Ave. green line path with the rest of the green line because the subway tunnels for Huntington weren’t constructed yet. When they demolished the portal, the street was widened to accommodate more traffic. Even though most of the buildings do not remain, Boylston Street is still used as a major artery that connects the Fenway district to Downtown Boston.
Jenna Rice: This image shows the George Robert White Memorial, often called "The Angel," which is located in the northwest corner of Boston Public Garden. George Robert White was a businessman who lived in Boston most of his life. When he passed away, he donated $5 million to the city of Boston for "works of public beauty and utility." The statue, created by Daniel Chester French, was completed in 1924.
Jonathan Locke: The original imagine is from 1965, located at 109 - 113 Charles St., Boston Common area. There has not been too many changes to this corner. The old image notice a large window was bricked in just above the vent, but in the new image there is a window. In the 60s this was a Bottled Liquor store, now it's the Whitney & Winston boutique gift shop. A 2 min walk from the Charles Street Meeting House (historic church). This area is know as the "main street" of Beacon Hill.
The historical photo of the corner of Beacon St. and Charles St. from the slider was taken in 1965. The importance in the differences between these two photos is the difference in the structures and building highlighted in the photos. The street has remained the same but a lot of the buildings, shops, and apartments have changed greatly. By: Joey Cordeiro
This photo was taken right down the street from the Boston commons as 55-59 Charles st. Gary Drug Co. has still remained intact and open for business today. The storefront windows are now filled with portraits instead of a variety of products like in the older picture. Every architectural feature from the windows to the buildings coping by the roof have remained the same.
This photo was taken on Charles st right by the Boston Commons. The noticiple feature that changed is the Guild's Flower shop has now been transformed into a Beauty Shop. Also, the vehicles in front of the building are of newer age. The buildings strucutral componets seem to have remained the same.
This photo was taken right down the street from the Boston commons as 55-59 Charles st. Gary Drug Co. has still remained intact and open for business today. The storefront windows are now filled with portraits instead of a variety of products like in the older picture. Every architectural feature from the windows to the buildings coping by the roof have remained the same.
Boston Massacre/ Crispus Attucks Memorial
The image below is of the Boston Massacre/ Crispus Attucks Memorial in the Boston Common. The memorial is significant because it is made to honor those who died in the Boston Massacre, a significant historical event in the early stages of the United States of America’s history in which unarmed colonists were murdered by British soldiers. There are not many changes in the photo, however, the wreaths have since been removed. Also, light posts have been added to light the memorial at night, however, these are outside the frame of the photo. The original photo was taken on March 5, 1976.
Christopher Norve
Another example of Boston's unparalleled track record of preserving history while maintaining constant development is this picture of the downtown area surrounding Boston Common. The Common and the historic Park Street Church are preserved, but everything else pictured is completely different. -Clay Harman
Will Baker
Here we can see that in an area where a memoral was placed the surrouning buildings and area has had very little changes. The major changes are the building on the left was turned into a skyscraper which now contains many offices and banks.
Will Baker
This picture of the George Wasington statue in the public garden was taken in March of 1969 and depicts the change over the span of 49 years. Not much in the picture has changed but the surroundings around it have. The scenery in the background is not covered more by new buildings such as the black financial building nect to the One medical.
This is a look at the public garden pond, home to many mallards and other wildlife in their respective seasons. The original picture was taken sometime in 1973. Fast forward 45 years and we the garden itself did not change much either. The only key difference between the before-after picture is the season in which it was taken. The 1973 picture was definitely taken late Spring to early Summer while the new picture was taken in late winter.
Jeffrey Martin: When looking at the change in the Boston Commons is noticeable. It has seen some big change from 1914, when the photo was taken, to over 100 years later in 2018. While looking at the background The Church in the Background and one building to the right of the T Stop are still the same. But the placement of the T stop and the numerous buildings that have popped up in the back ground are big changes to the area.
Eric Henschel : This slider shows the change over time made to the view outside of the steps of the statehouse. This picture wasn't even able to be properly recreated due to increased security preventing access to the steps of the statehouse. The historical photo is dated from 1903-1914.
Cole Durvett: This slider shows the Emancipation Memorial in Park Plaza. The statue was donated to the city in 1879. The background has changed drastically. The original photo shows a plumbing supply store in the background, today the Boston Park Plaza Hotel stands behind the statue.
Mark Emons: The sliders show the historic photo having the maid of the mist statue. This is the first statue within the Common. In the new picture there is a replaced statue due to the vandalism of the old one. Also, the skyline has been added in the new photo due to the increasing culture of Boston and the businesses around. Also, the landscape around has increased and made the garden more enjoyable. The one thing that didn't change was the Washington Monument.
Noah Smith: This slider portrays the 124 year difference of Park St and the view looking towards the church. In the past we see horse and buggies parked outside stores. Compared to the present, there are cars bumper to bumper on the curb. A high rise apartment building sits behind the church, not present in 1895.