2000 Nov 10 Historic Boston

We took the chance of Veteran Day long weekend to visit Boston and our cousins at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and also our friend in New York City, New York  This is also our 2nd wedding anniversary holiday!

Visiting our cousin in her laboratory ...

John Harvard - founder of Harvard University in 1636 ...

After visiting Harvard University, we took a one day tour of Boston, Massachusetts Time is tight as we could only spend a day before going to New York City tomorrow.

First Church of Christ, Scientist - Built in 1906, "The Mother Church" is the World HQ for Church of Christ, Scientist.

The Old State House built in 1713 once housed early state governments and British royal offices. Now exhibits the city's Revolutionary War era up to the 20th century.

Boston Public Library became the first public library in the United States.

Trinity Church on Copley Square is a Romanesque style church, built in 1877, adjacent to mirrored-surface, John Hancock Tower. It is also a National Historic Landmark.

Trinity Church in reflection of John Hancock Tower - the tallest building in New England.

The historic Boston Harbor (the site of Boston Tea Party of 1773, launch of USS Constitution in 1797) backdropped by modern high-rise buildings. (What is this Boston Tea Party of 1773?)

... Charles River Basin ...

Dusk at Faneuil Hall Marketplace is New England's most visited marketplace.

Faneuil Hall - A gift in 1742 from merchant Peter Faneuil, this hall was built as a town meeting place and public market. In 1772, Samuel Adams stood here and first suggested that the colonies unite against the British.

... Quincy Market ...

Old State House (1713) at night ... once housed the state governments and British royal offices.

A short but fun-filled day tour of Boston. Going to Manhattan, New York City tomorrow! Yayy!