This 1853 map of Boston names streets, ponds, gardens, bridges, docks, and more. It goes as north as the Charles River, as far south as Dorchester, as far east as East Boston, and as far west as the Receiving Basin. The inset shows East Boston near Chelsea Creek. The map identifies up to 24 locations including the State House, City Hall, the Opera House, the Masonic Temple, the Tremont House, the Winthrop House, and the United States Hotel. In 1853, the Boston Public Library, the Orpheum Theatre and Boston Theatre had just opened.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.25 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.6 × 3 × 0.002 in |
Map Maker: Boynton, George W.
Original Production Year: 1853
Original Production Year: 1853
