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Tag: Let’s Play Attention to Detail

  • 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 Dormer? Let’s Play Attention to Detail

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue, like the dormer with lots of windows above, and you have to figure out where you've seen it around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • This building was once a florist shop.
    • Today the property has a mixture of commercial and residential units.
    • All those windows in the dormer should provide a view of a lot of greenery in summer.
    • This is in the Beacon Hill neighborhood.

    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 Round Window? 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 round window around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • It is in the South End.
    • This is one of three matching windows.
    • If you take a nice long walk you may pass it.
    • You have a clear view of it year-round.
    • While this is on private property, you might be on city or state property when you view it.

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

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Round Window? 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 round window around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • It is in the South End.
    • This is one of three matching windows.
    • If you take a nice long walk you may pass it.
    • You have a clear view of it year-round.
    • While this is on private property, you might be on city or state property when you view it.

    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 Gate? 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 Gate around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • While the gate leads to private property, it is occasionally open to the public for a community event. 
    • It is one of a series of private lanes or alleys in this section of Beacon Hill.
    • It has the nickname of Flower Lane.

     

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

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Gate? 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 Gate around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • While the gate leads to private property, it is occasionally open to the public for a community event. 
    • It is one of a series of private lanes or alleys in this section of Beacon Hill.
    • It has the nickname of Flower Lane.

     

    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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