Downtown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
1718 Onward
A Center for Commerce
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026
1. 1718 Onward Marker
These buildings have survived since 1718 largely because of their commercial value, not their institutional significance or architectural importance. In 1960, the non-profit organization Historic Boston Incorporated was formed to buy and save the buildings from potential demolition.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Food & Drink • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1718.
Location. 42° 21.45′ N, 71° 3.503′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. It is on School Street near Washington Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is near the entrance to the Chipotle located in the Old Corner Bookstore. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 283 Washington Street, Boston MA 02111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Historic Boston. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1833-1864 (here, next to this marker); 1718 (here, next to this marker); The Old Corner Bookstore (here, next to this marker); 1728 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1728 (a few steps from this
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Also see . . . Old Corner Bookstore. From the Freedom Trail website. (Submitted on November 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026
2. Old Corner Bookstore
The site was slated for demolition in 1960, but saved by a group of preservationists who acquired the building and kept it in commercial use. This marker is at the corner of the building, facing to the left.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, circa 1880
3. Old Corner Bookstore, 19th century view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
