[greenday38]

Hi again.

Here are 30 pictures from my Boston trip - this time of the financial district and vicinity.

My other Boston posts:
Charlestown (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=142186)
North End (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=141654)
Beacon Hill (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=141496)

I started at the Post Office Square parking garage.
The Langham Hotel
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0042_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0044_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0043_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0049_1000.jpg

The Old State House nestled amongst the skyscrapers:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0052_1000.jpg

Then I went up to the Boston garden (TD Banknorth Garden these days - just like home - I do my banking at TD here in Canada)
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0066_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0058_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0063_1000.jpg

Part of the Rose Kennedy Greenway:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0277_1000.jpg

Court House;
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0275_1_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0278_1000.jpg

Concrete example of concrete:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0274_1000.jpg

On the Freedom trail again:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0314_1000.jpg

Congress St.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0319_1000.jpg

Was this really necessary?
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0322_1000.jpg

Faneuil Hall Area (tourist central):
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0323_1_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0325_1_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0327_1_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0328_1_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0330_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0336_1000.jpg

Washington St.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0349_1000.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0351_1000.jpg

Old South Meeting House:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0359_1000.jpg

Tremont Street Temple - an outstanding street wall:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0368_1000.jpg

Granery Burying Ground (est. 1660)
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0378_1000.jpg

Park Street Church spire:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0399_1000.jpg

Tremont St.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0410_1000.jpg

Downtown Crossing area:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0412_1000.jpg


That's all for now. Only Prudential Center Skydeck + bit of Back Bay to come.

[gatt]

beautiful photos!i really like the first five one's.Boston look great.

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

I have never been in Boston, neither have I been in New York. But when I look at the pictures of both cities on this site, I like Boston better. There is a more European atmosphere. The city looks more relaxed to me.

Nice pics once again.

[Evergrey]

ooo... a downtown Eddie Bauer... I'm so jealous...

great pics... Boston rocks (both the band and the city!)

[OfCourse]

Goodness! Boston tastes delicious.

I'm so in love with this place. Herky herk!

[Kilgore Trout]

North Street is so empty and lifeless without the elevated rail. I miss that thing.

[OhioGuy]

Looks great!!!

[Caernavon]

North Street is so empty and lifeless without the elevated rail. I miss that thing.

You mean Causeway St.? You're the first person I've heard express that opinion, I'm sure.:) A few years ago I was down there taking photos, but I didn't even think to take any "before" pictures to contrast with the "after" of now. What was I thinking? :shrug:

[blade_bltz]

I remember walking to a Bruins came a few years back and have very distinct memories of Causeway st...it's true that the elevated green line was cool and maybe even somewhat gritty, but most are glad to see it gone. Yes, the street looks lifeless now, but the entire Bulfinch Triangle area is about to be redeveloped.

Gotta say though, riding the T on those rickety tracks was kind of fun.

[LMJCobalt]

If you don't mind, here's a before shot:

http://i.pbase.com/u45/lmjcobalt/medium/28969999.IMG_1573Medium.jpg

There are more here:

http://www.pbase.com/lmjcobalt/send-off&page=2

I prefer after but thats just me.

[Kilgore Trout]

You mean Causeway St.? You're the first person I've heard express that opinion, I'm sure. A few years ago I was down there taking photos, but I didn't even think to take any "before" pictures to contrast with the "after" of now. What was I thinking?

Right, Causeway Street... I was thinking of North Station. I tend to think that densely-layered cities are very interesting. Without the elevated rail, Causeway Street is just ordinary. There's nothing to distinguish it from better-looking or busier streets elsewhere.

Similarly, I'm disappointed with the new park space where the Central Artery used to be. I'm glad the highway is no longer there, but the park just seems so empty and uninspired. It seems like more innovative things could have been done with the space, like expanding the Haymarket or something else that generates activity and draws people. The barrier of the highway has been replaced by the void of poorly-conceived open space.

[Wheelingman04]

One of America's best business districts.

[seaJ]

I love Boston. Great pictures of my favorite east coast city!

[Top Of The Park]

...of those "market" places

[blade_bltz]

If you don't mind, here's a before shot:


There are more here:

http://www.pbase.com/lmjcobalt/send-off&page=2

I prefer after but thats just me.

Holy crap, this is a gold mine. Are these your pics? If so, thank you! Some of the most comprehensive neighborhood tours I've ever seen. You would almost never see Dudley or Egleston on this site...and tons of my hometown Brookline at that! Anyone interested in lesser known Boston neighborhoods check this stuff out.

[BigKidD]

Great photos of Boston greenday38. Also, it's strange not seeing the elevated green line since when I visited Boston it was still up and running. Even stayed in a small hotel right by it.

[Mike/617]

Hi again.


Part of the Rose Kennedy Greenway:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff227/greenday38/Boston%20Downtown/IMG_0277_1000.jpg




Good stuff.

Just want to point out that what you see in that picture is not the Greenway ... it's one of the Bullfinch Triangle parcels. That entire area is going to be rebuilt.


http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/BT-parcels.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/BT-P2ABC-rend1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/bt2.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/BT-P1B-rend1.jpg

[LMJCobalt]

Blade,

Yeah those are all mine, except for the ones in newburgh, one from albany and the ones from chicago. I took them about 3,4 years ago and posted them on this website way back then. I have a comprehensive set of Allston Brighton, and the Fens but I didnt have the space to put them on. Right now they are languising in my laptop which is not working. If you really want to see them let me know. It'll actually be a good incentive to get my laptop up and running again.

I should really start doing that again, when I stopped I was going to start working on cambridge.

For some reason the pic isnt working right now. Guess anyone who wants to see should just follow the link.

[denveraztec]

Great shots!

[Jularc]

That is one amazing downtown. :cool: Boston so rules.

[Rufus]

Nice. It's good to see that there is a plan to develop that vast open space (the part of the "bullfinch triangle").

[Jonny722]

I was just there about 1 month ago for my first time. The only other northeastern city I've been to in NY and I liked Boston much better. The city had a very French influence in architecture which was strange to me because there is no large French population/culture present.

Can't wait to go back!

[ChunkyMonkey]

Good job. The Greenway will be a work in progress for decades. Two museums and 1 YMCA are in the works to cover certain portions. These developments along with the Bullfinch parcels will hopefully add life to the area. A lot of the grassy areas are temporary as different organizations work to get financing in place. Regardless, even a grassy plain is better than the central artery.

[Phoenix22]

I have never been in Boston, neither have I been in New York. But when I look at the pictures of both cities on this site, I like Boston better. There is a more European atmosphere. The city looks more relaxed to me.

Nice pics once again.

what is with the European thing?

why does everyone one their cities to look like European?

I went to Europe, it was not that impressive. Each city should have their own feel. Why should we want to copy others?

[Prahaboheme]

I was just there about 1 month ago for my first time. The only other northeastern city I've been to in NY and I liked Boston much better. The city had a very French influence in architecture which was strange to me because there is no large French population/culture present.

Can't wait to go back!

You must be referring to the Back Bay which was built largely in the Second Empire style.

[Jeeper]

Great photos. Boston's downtown looks great. One thing though, TD Banknorth Garden is about the worst sounding name for a professional sports venue that I've ever heard.