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  • 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 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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  • Where Would You Find This Hand? Play Attention To Detail

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! The photo of a hand above is your clue and you have to figure out where you've seen it around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • It's in the South End.
    • It's in a pocket park.
    • It's worth a visit to enjoy the clean lines and wonderful details.
    • Here's another clue …

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

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find These Neatly Folded Hands?

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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:

    • The hands are on a statue of a woman that was created by a woman.
    • The statue is of a Quaker and was created by a Quaker.
    • It is located next to a famous building. 
    • It was installed in 1959.

    Ready? Click through for the answer.

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  • Where Would You Find These Neatly Folded Hands?

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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:

    • The hands are on a statue of a woman that was created by a woman.
    • The statue is of a Quaker and was created by a Quaker.
    • It is located next to a famous building. 
    • It was installed in 1959.

    Ready? Click through for the answer.

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  • Step On It – Boston’s Sidewalk Scavenger Hunt

    Today we're linking to a WalkBoston event coming up on July 21st. You have one week to sign up and get ready.

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    Step On It – Boston's Sidewalk Scavenger Hunt is an opportunity for turning a walk with friends into an adventure in how much you really know about Boston. 

    You put together a team, check in at 2:20 pm on the 21st at the designated location, pick up your sheet of sidewalk clues, and set out to find 15 secret objects. By 4 pm, you return to the starting point to see if you've won and enjoy sharing hunt stories with other teams. 

    Full details here, then sign up here.

    It sounds like a great way to enjoy a summer afternoon with friends in the city while becoming better acquainted with a great organization. WalkBoston is the one group that stands up for walkers, first and foremost, in this city.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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