East Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
View of Boston in 1848.
East Boston
— Harborwalk Boston —
Much has changed along Boston's waterfront and in the harbor since this image was drawn in 1848. Wharves were constructed and mud flats filled, creating more land. Buildings went up; others were torn down.
What else is different? Which Boston landmarks can you still see today?
Erected by Harborwalk Boston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Notable Buildings • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 42° 21.988′ N, 71° 2.54′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in East Boston. Marker is at the intersection of Lewis Street and East Pier Drive, on the right when traveling south on Lewis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Lewis St, Boston MA 02128, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Extraordinary Passage of the Flying Cloud" (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossing the Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); East Boston (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploring the Living Shoreline (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Prolific Inventor: Otis Tufts (about 300 feet away);
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
