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  • An Autumn Dreamer….

    “Dream dreams and write them aye, but live them first.”
    — Samuel Eliot Morison

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    The statue of Samuel Eliot Morison always looks its best when autumn colors provide a contrasting background. More about the statue at this link from Waymarking. 

    About Photo Tales & Quotes: We keep hearing that people miss our cover photos that ran for years in the Back Bay Sun. That assignment was to provide a photo that showed what the week was like in the neighborhood. Often the photos illustrated favorite quotations. Photo Tales & Quotes is an occasional offering to our BostonZest readers featuring photos along the same theme but taken wherever we happen to be.

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2018 Penny Cherubino  

  • It Looked Like This in 1889. What Will You Find in This Spot Today? Let’s Play Attention to Detail!

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a clue, in this case a photo of the scene in 1889, and you have to figure out where you've seen it around Boston. And, in this case, what's in that spot today?

    Here are some hints:

    • This photo was taken because there was a major construction project underway nearby. 
    • This spot is near some of Boston's most important architectural gems.
    • In 1889 this building had lots of convenient transportation nearby.
    • Some people call this spot South End, others call it Back Bay. 

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Column and These Windows? Let’s Play Attention to Detail

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue and you have to figure out where you've seen it around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • This residence is located in a lesser-known historic district.
    • The building has a very unusual feature that will catch your attention.
    • It is surrounded by tax exempt properties.
    • It is close to Kenmore Square.

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Column and These Windows? Let’s Play Attention to Detail

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue and you have to figure out where you've seen it around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • This residence is located in a lesser-known historic district.
    • The building has a very unusual feature that will catch your attention.
    • It is surrounded by tax exempt properties.
    • It is close to Kenmore Square.

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Hand? Play Attention to Detail!

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue, like this hand, and you have to figure out where you've seen it around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • This hand is in a very appropriate place.
    • You may be in such a hurry when you walk by it, that you never stop to think about this memorial.
    • We think of this place as belonging to two Boston neighborhoods.
    • Another reason you may not pause to view the statue is the strong fumes that exist here.

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Hand? Play Attention to Detail!

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue, like this hand, and you have to figure out where you've seen it around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • This hand is in a very appropriate place.
    • You may be in such a hurry when you walk by it, that you never stop to think about this memorial.
    • We think of this place as belonging to two Boston neighborhoods.
    • Another reason you may not pause to view the statue is the strong fumes that exist here.

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Door Grate? Let’s Play Attention to Detail!

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue and you have to figure out where you've seen this door grate around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • It is on a very busy main street.
    • The same business has been in this location since 1947.

     

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Door Grate? Let’s Play Attention to Detail!

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue and you have to figure out where you've seen this door grate around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • It is on a very busy main street.
    • The same business has been in this location since 1947.

     

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Stone Wall? Let’s Play Attention to Detail!

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue and you have to figure out where you've seen this stone wall around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • It lies between two downtown neighborhoods.
    • It is often photographed.
    • Thousands of people ride around it.
    • It is in a very watery spot this time of year.

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Stone Wall? Let’s Play Attention to Detail!

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue and you have to figure out where you've seen this stone wall around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • It lies between two downtown neighborhoods.
    • It is often photographed.
    • Thousands of people ride around it.
    • It is in a very watery spot this time of year.

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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