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  • Boston in Motion

    Series series Images of America
    In Boston in Motion, the various conveyances available to the public over time are presented and explored in a riveting collection of original photographs. Boston in Motion, the sequel to Trolleys under the Hub, is an intriguing collection of photographs that captures the history of transportation in and around Boston. Authors Frank Cheney and Anthony M. Sammarco trace the stories from the ... Leer más

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  • The Baker Chocolate Company

    A Sweet History

    Discover the true story behind America's first chocolate company, formed in pre-Revolutionary New England.In 1765, the story goes, Dr. James Baker of Dorchester, Massachusetts, stumbled upon a penniless Irish immigrant named John Hannon, who was crying on the banks of the mighty Neponset River. Hannon possessed the rare skills required to create chocolate—a delicacy exclusive to Europe—but had no ... Leer más

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  • Osterville Village Library

    Series series Images of America
    Since its beginnings in 1882, the Osterville Village Library has long fulfilled its founding promise to be "a free library and reading room at Osterville in the Town of Barnstable in this Commonwealth" and to support "the promotion of study and reading." William Lloyd Garrison Jr. and a group of civic-minded residents led the effort to establish this fourth library on Cape Cod. It has seen ... Leer más

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  • Jordan Marsh

    New England's Largest Store

    Series series Landmarks
    Author and historian Anthony Sammarco reveals the fascinating history of Boston's beloved Jordan Marsh.Jordan Marsh opened its first store in 1851 on Milk Street in Boston selling assorted dry goods. Following the Civil War, the store moved to Winthrop Square and later to Washington Street between Summer and Avon Streets. The new five-story building, designed by Winslow & Wetherell, unveiled the ... Leer más

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  • The Sons of Italy in Massachusetts

    Series series Images of America
    The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons of Italy in America was chartered in 1914 and is one of the oldest lodges in the United States. The lodge recently celebrated its centennial with a long list of events that extolled the preservation and promotion of Italian heritage and culture that has endured since its inception. Founded by Italian immigrants and continued by their descendants, the ... Leer más

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  • Exploration Map by Map

    From Migrations and Encounters to Voyages and Discoveries

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