Downtown Crossing in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Parker House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2023
Among the illustrious patrons of the Parker House were Charles Dickens, Ulysses S. Grant and John F. Kennedy. The members of The Saturday Club, a group of leading 19th century authors including Emerson, Lowell and Longfellow, gathered here.
Erected by The Bostonian Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 42° 21.466′ N, 71° 3.594′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown Crossing. Marker is at the intersection of School Street and Province Street, on the right when traveling east on School Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Public Latin School (here, next to this marker); Latin School (a few steps from this marker); Boston Public Latin School (a few steps from this marker); Electric Fire Alarm System, 1852 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Boston Public Latin School (a few steps from this marker); King's Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Omni Hotels: The Parker House (a few steps from this marker); School Street Political Life (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 990 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.