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Historical Markers and War Memorials
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By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
Knox Trail Marker in Waltham
101 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Waltham — MA-25 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail —
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 20) at Weston Street (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . — — Map (db m18119) HM
102 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Waltham — George Washington Memorial Highway —
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at Weston Street (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This tablet marks the George Washington Memorial Highway at Waltham 1732 ------- 1932 — — Map (db m18558) HM
103 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Waltham — Nathaniel P Banks — Statesman • Soldier — MDCCCXVI - MDCCCXCIV —
On Moody Street at Main Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling south on Moody Street.
(north face) Commissioned Major General of US Volunteers MDCCCLXI Command of Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac Command of the Defences of Washington Command of the Department of the Gulf (south face) Speaker Massachusetts . . . — — Map (db m179165) HM WM
104 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Waltham — Veteran's Memorial Mall —
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at Moody Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This mall dedicated in honor of the men and women of this community who served our country in all wars thus preserving our freedom and our way of life Erected by the City of Waltham 1973 — — Map (db m179141) HM
105 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Waltham — Waltham Soldiers and Sailors Monument —
Near Main Street (U.S. 20) at Moody Street, on the right when traveling east.
(northern face) To the Nation's Defenders Francis H. Priest • Nahum Rand • F.P.H. Rogers • James Roony • Horace Sanderson • Samuel G. Savage • Robert C. Sherman • Simeon Smith • William A. Smith • Thomas E. Stickney • George G. . . . — — Map (db m179177) WM
106 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Waltham — Waltham Spanish-American War Monument —
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at Moody Street,, on the right on Main Street.
1898 Honor Roll 1902 ( 259 names are listed ) And the Unknown — — Map (db m179181) WM
107 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Waltham, Angleside — Roberts Paper Mill —
On South Street 0.1 miles north of Norumbega Road, on the left when traveling south.
On this site stood the Roberts Paper Mill, a prominent example of a thriving industry in Waltham in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. One can see the prosperity that the mills generated by visiting Gore Place, Main Street in . . . — — Map (db m222225) HM
108 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Waltham, Warrendale — Grove Hill Cemetery —
On Main Street (U.S. 20) east of Massasoit Street, on the right when traveling east.
Grove Hill Cemetery is the resting place for the family gravesite of Congressman, Mass. Governor, and Civil War General Nathaniel P. Banks. The Hiram and Gardner Banks Family gravesites are nearby. There are also more than 100 other Civil War . . . — — Map (db m244983) HM
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109 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Brookline — Anderson Carriage House — c. 1889 —
Near Newton Street at St. Paul's Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
One of the most magnificent surviving carriage houses in New England, the Anderson Carriage House was designed by Edmund Wheelwright, former city architect of Boston, for the summer estate of William Fletcher Weld II. Its design was inspired by the . . . — — Map (db m33022) HM
110 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Brookline — Putterham School —
Near Newton Street at St. Paul's Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Putterham School c. 1768 The only remaining eighteenth-century schoolhouse in Brookline, Putterham School was built to serve the farm families of South Brookline. Classes were held at this one-room schoolhouse for more than 150 years. Around . . . — — Map (db m33020) HM
111 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Brookline, North Brookline — Edward Devotion House — c. 1740 —
On Harvard Street at Shailer Street, on the right when traveling north on Harvard Street.
Edward Devotion (1621-85) settled in Brookline around 1650, when it was a farming community known as Muddy River. Devotion's farm included apple orchards and pastureland for sheep and cattle. His son left a bequest to the town for public schooling: . . . — — Map (db m286809) HM
112 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Abigail Adams — Adams National Historic Park — Quincy, Massachusetts —
On Hancock Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Hancock Street.
“Improve your understanding for acquiring useful knowledge and virtue, such as will render you an ornament to society, an Honour to your Country, and a Blessing to Your parents.” Abigail Adams in a letter to her . . . — — Map (db m299843) HM
113 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Abigail Adams Cairn —
On Viden Road at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on Viden Road.
From this spot, with her son, John Quincy Adams, then a boy of seven, by her side, Abigail Adams watched the smoke of burning Charlestown, while listening to the guns of Bunker Hill. Saturday, 17 June, 1775. The Adams . . . — — Map (db m299840) HM
114 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Adams Academy — Built 1871 —
On Adams Street at Hancock Street, on the right when traveling east on Adams Street.
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America — — Map (db m119010) HM
115 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Adams National Historical Park —
On Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south.
John Adams John Quincy Adams Birthplaces — — Map (db m40653) HM
116 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Burns — A Man's A Man For A' That —
On Granite Street at Thomas E. Burgin Parkway, on the right when traveling south on Granite Street.
Erected by The Burns Memorial Association of Quincy Mass. in honor of Robert Burns Scotland's most famous poet and advocate of liberty and democracy "No Spartan tube, no Attic shell No lyre Æolian I awake . . . — — Map (db m119033) HM
117 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Charles Vaughan Wells —
On Cypress Avenue at Willow Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Cypress Avenue.
Born in Quincy 1873 Killed in the dynamite explosion at the Cuartel Pinar del Rio, Cuba May 18, 1910 — — Map (db m119667) HM
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118 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Church of the Presidents —
Near Hancock Street at Coddington Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1828, this church is the fourth edifice to house the town's earliest congregation and is the resting place of two United States Presidents and First Ladies. The building was endowed by John Adams, who specified it be a "Temple of stone" . . . — — Map (db m234475) HM
119 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Civil War Memorial —
On Sea Street north of Southern Artery ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling north.
In Honor Of Our Patriot Soldiers. Killed in Battle. [Roll of Honored Dead] Died of Wounds Received in Battle. [Roll of Honored Dead] Died in Prison. [Roll of Honored Dead] Died of Disease contracted in the Army . . . — — Map (db m119039) HM
120 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Colonel John Quincy —
Near Hancock Street at Coddington Street, on the right when traveling south.
Here was buried Colonel John Quincy of Mount Wollaston 1689 - 1767 From whom Quincy was named 1792 The Quincy Historical Society places this Memorial 1904 — — Map (db m234478) HM
121 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Domenico D’Alessandro —
On Southern Artery (Massachusetts Route 3A) north of Greenleaf Street, on the right when traveling north.
The International H. C. B. and C. Laborer's Union of America to D. D'Alessandro [Bronze bas-relief panels] Domenico D’Alessandro International H. C. B. and C. Laborer's Union of America [seal] Labor omnia vincit ["Work conquers . . . — — Map (db m119230) HM
122 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Etta M. Hutchins —
Near Magnolia Avenue west of Cypress Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Erected by John Veader in memory of his daughter Etta M. Hutchins wife of Samuel G. Hutchins Died Feb. 20, 1901 aged 34 yrs. This grave given my beloved neice [sic] by her Uncle Joseph Veader Her last request was "I want . . . — — Map (db m122535) HM
123 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — George F. Bryan —
On Sea Street near Southern Artery ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling north.
Born Dec. 12, 1901 Enlisted March 30, 1917 Killed in Action when U.S.S. Jacob Jones was torpedoed at sea Dec. 6, 1917 First Quincy Boy killed in the World War — — Map (db m119043) WM
124 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Granite Railway Incline —
On Granite Rail Court 0.2 miles east of Oconnell Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This gateway marks the foot of the old incline, a part of the Granite Railway. The idea of this railway was conceived and carried out by Gridley Bryant, in the face of great opposition but supported by Thomas Handasyd Perkins, to transport the . . . — — Map (db m198169) HM
125 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Hancock Cemetery — The Old Burial Ground —
On Hancock Street, on the right when traveling south.
Set apart after 1640 • • • • • Here lie buried The early settlers of the town the first minister the first teacher Rev. John Hancock (1702 – 1744) for whom this place is named Father of the patriot Henry Adams (1583 – 1646) and . . . — — Map (db m31249) HM
126 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Hancock Cemetery — 1640 —
On Hancock Street at Coddington Street, on the right when traveling south on Hancock Street.
Hancock Cemetery dates from the earliest days of European settlement. For many years this was the town's only burial ground, and remained the main burial ground until the 1850s. Generations of the Adams, Quincy, and other prominent American . . . — — Map (db m234479) HM
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127 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Henry Adams —
On Hancock Street, on the right when traveling south.
Here lyeth the body of Henry Adams founder of the Braintree branch of the Adams family in America buried in this cemetery Oct. 8, 1646 — — Map (db m31253) HM
128 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — James R. McIntyre, A.B. M.A. J.D. —
Near Hancock Street at Coddington Street, on the right when traveling south.
James R. McIntyre, AB. M.A. J.D. 1930-1984 This Building Dedicated in his Honor Quincy Native, Scholar, Officer of Marines, Korean War, Attorney, Statesman and Gentleman. Served his city and state with honor and distinction as councillor, . . . — — Map (db m234476) HM
129 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Adams —
On Burgin Pkwy at Dimmock Street, on the right when traveling north on Burgin Pkwy.
Farmer Lawyer Patriot Diplomat First Vice President Second President of the United States Side of Monument: There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public . . . — — Map (db m18052) HM
130 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Adams —
On Hancock Street at Coddington Street, on the right when traveling south on Hancock Street.
Farmer•Architect of American Independence•Statesman John Adams October 30, 1735 - July 4 1826 Second President of the United States, 1797 - 1801 First Vice President of the United States, 1789 - 1797 First American Minister to the . . . — — Map (db m234482) HM
131 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Hancock Birth Site —
On Adams Street at Hancock Street, on the right when traveling south on Adams Street.
On this site was born John Hancock January 23, 1737 Son of Reverend John Hancock, pastor of what is now the First Parish Church, Quincy On his father's death, he was adopted by his uncle — Boston's wealthiest . . . — — Map (db m118703) HM
132 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Hancock Birth Site —
On Adams Street at Hancock Street, on the right when traveling east on Adams Street.
On this spot stood the dwelling wherein was born John Hancock President of the Congress of the United States XII January MDCCXXXVII — — Map (db m119009) HM
133 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Winthrop Jr. Iron Furnace — A National Register of Historic Places Site —
On Crescent Street west of Cross Street, on the right when traveling west.
John Winthrop, Jr., Blast Furnace has been designated an Historical Landmark by American Society for Metals. In 1644, John Winthrop Jr. built the first commercial blast iron furnace in America at Quincy, Massachusetts, where it produced . . . — — Map (db m282027) HM
134 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — John Winthrop Jr. Iron Furnace / Solomon Willard — A National Register of Historic Places Site —
On Crescent Street at Cross Street, on the right when traveling west on Crescent Street.
These are the remains of the earliest iron smelting furnace in America, constructed in 1644 and in operation by spring, 1645. Under the direction of John Winthrop, Jr. - future governor of Connecticut and a participant in the early years of . . . — — Map (db m298953) HM
135 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Korean War Memorial —
On Sea Street north of Southern Artery ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling north.
In grateful tribute to the Men of Quincy who died in the Korean War Robert I. Adams • Thomas B. Bishop • Lawrence A. Bruno Herman E. Buzbee • James H. Cameron • Howard E. Davis Walter A. Della Chiesa • Robert J. Duffy • Kenneth . . . — — Map (db m119122) WM
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136 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Liberty Tree Park —
On Hancock Street at Elm Street, on the left when traveling south on Hancock Street.
Site of Quincy’s Liberty Tree used as a rallying place for patriotic societies prior to the American Revolution. Granite Manufacturers Association   1956 — — Map (db m107410) HM
137 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Old House — Adams National Historical Park —
On Adams Street, on the right when traveling west.
National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior [ Back of marker ] “It is but the farm of a Patriot” • • • • • John Adams,   1788 — — Map (db m40652) HM
138 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — President John Adams and President John Quincy Adams Birthplaces —
On Franklin Street north of Presidents Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
John Adams was born in 1735 in the house at the rear of the lot. John Quincy Adams was born in 1767 in the house at today's street corner. Here, Abigail Adams managed house and farm for several years during the Revolution. Here, John Adams drafted . . . — — Map (db m299842) HM
139 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Quincy Town Hall (Old City Hall) —
Near Hancock Street at Coddington Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1844 when Quincy granite was at the height of its popularity as a monumental architectural material. The residents of Quincy intended their Town Hall to be a testament to the quality of their granite industry. Solomon Willard, architect of . . . — — Map (db m234477) HM
140 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Site of the Original Dunkin Donuts —
On Southern Artery at Brackett Street, on the right when traveling east on Southern Artery.
This is the site of the Original Dunkin Donuts 543 Southern Artery Quincy, Massachusetts 1950 — — Map (db m234485) HM
141 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Solomon Willard —
Near Crescent Street west of Cross Street, on the right when traveling west.
Solomon Willard Architect and Builder Bunker Hill Monument "Posterity ought to know that they are more indebted to Solomon Willard than to any other person for the monument" Amos Lawrence, President Bunker Hill Monument Association . . . — — Map (db m282038) HM
142 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Solomon Willard Gravesite —
On Crescent Street west of Cross Street, on the right when traveling west.
Within this Tomb are the Remains of Solomon Willard Born in Petersham Mass. June 26, 1783 Died in Quincy Feb. 27, 1861 A public spirited and patriotic citizen an accomplished architect whose memory will always be associated with . . . — — Map (db m282395) HM
143 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Spanish-American War Memorial — 1898 - 1902 —
On Sea Street north of Southern Artery ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling north.
Philippine Islands • Cuba Porto Rico • U.S.A. — — Map (db m119121) WM
144 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — The Granite Railway —
On Granite Rail Court, on the right when traveling east.
National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The Granite Railway Designated by the American Society of Civil Engineers 1976 This marker commemorates the 150th anniversary of the ground breaking for the first commercial railroad in the . . . — — Map (db m49466) HM
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145 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — The Men of Quincy, Mass. —
On Hancock Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Grateful Remembrance of The Men of Quincy, Mass. formerly called Braintree who on land and sea fought to establish the independence of the United States of America in The Revolution of 1775-1783 Ebenezer Adams • Daniel Arnold • Hezekiah Bass • . . . — — Map (db m31244) WM
146 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — The Souther Tide Mill — History of the Tide Mill —
On Southern Artery (Massachusetts Route 3A), on the right when traveling west.
The Souther Tide Mill History of the Tide Mill The original tidal grist mill on this site was established in 1806. Three generations of the Souther family owned and operated the grist mill and say mills here from 1815 to 1888. The mill . . . — — Map (db m307830) HM
147 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — The Souther Tide Mill — Quincy’s Coastal Heritage —
On Southern Artery (Massachusetts Route 3A).
The Souther Tide Mill Quincy's Coastal Heritage The Souther Tide Mill is the last vestige of a 275 year-old history of coastal commercial activity in Quincy's upper Town River Bay. Here, grain was ground into flour and meal to feed a . . . — — Map (db m307831) HM
148 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — The Training Field — 1647 —
On Hancock Street at Coddington Street, on the right when traveling south on Hancock Street.
"The meeting-house and school-house and training-field are the scenes where New England men are formed... The virtues and talents of the people are there formed..."- John Adams The colony of Massachusetts relied for its defense . . . — — Map (db m234480) HM
149 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Thomas Crane Public Library —
Near Washington Street east of Coddington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Has Been Designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in the commemorating the history of the United States of America 1987 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m263617) HM
150 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Three Adams Brothers —
Near Southern Artery.
In memory of Three Brothers who lived and died in the service of their Country. Sons of Thomas Boylston and Ann Harrod Adams ———————————— Thomas Boylston . . . — — Map (db m119177) WM
151 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — United First Parish Church —
On Hancock Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Hancock Street.
Within this church are the tombs of two Presidents of the United States and their wives John Adams – Second President 1735 1826 Abigail Adams 1744 1818 their son John Quincy Adams – Sixth President 1767 1848 Louisa Catherine Adams 1775 . . . — — Map (db m18051) HM
152 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Veterans Memorial — George F. Bryan Post — V.F.W. 613 —
Near Sea Street north of Southern Artery ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling north.
In memory of our departed Comrades and Auxiliary Sisters — — Map (db m119081) WM
153 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — Vietnam War Memorial —
On Sea Street north of Southern Artery ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the Citizens of Quincy who made the supreme sacrifice in the Vietnam War Quincy Men Killed or Missing in Action Brian P. Ahern • Richard C. Archer • Francis Builaert James E. Casale • Ralph Caspole • James H. . . . — — Map (db m119124) WM
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154 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — William Field —
Near Cypress Avenue at Elm Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A pioneer in the granite industry of Quincy — — Map (db m119161) HM
155 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — William Hutchinson's Grant — 1630 - 1930 —
On Beale Street 0.1 miles north of Arlington Street, on the left when traveling north.
In William Hutchinson's house near this spot his wife Anne tarried on her way to Rhode Island, exiled from Massachusetts by the General Court in April, 1638. — — Map (db m48816) HM
156 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — William Reynolds Dimmock LL.D. — In Memory Of —
On Adams Street at Hancock Street, on the right when traveling east on Adams Street.
Born XXV February MDCCCXXXV Died XXIX March MDCCCLXXVIII First Master of this school MDCCCLXXII-MDCCCLXXVIII ——————————— In Memory Of William Royall Tyler A.B. Born . . . — — Map (db m119011) HM
157 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — World War II Memorial —
On Sea Street north of Southern Artery ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling north.
To commemorate the Men and Women of Quincy who honored her in World War II Lest We Forget Our War Dead These Shall Not Have Died In Vain [Roll of Honored Dead] — — Map (db m119084) WM
158 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy — World War Memorial — 1917 - 1918 —
On Sea Street north of Southern Artery ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of the Quincy Boys who offered their lives during the World War, that our country and its institutions might be preserved. This memorial erected by a grateful city Quincy, Massachusetts May 30, . . . — — Map (db m119082) WM
159 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Marina Bay — A Military Role For Squantum —
Near Quincy Riverwalk.
The role of Squantum Point in naval aviation history began in 1917 when it was commissioned as the U.S. Naval Air Station Squantum. Just months later the "Victory Plant" was constructed where the Marina Bay development is today. The plant's 8000 . . . — — Map (db m270658) HM
160 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Marina Bay — Amelia Earhart at Squantum —
Near Quincy Riverwalk.
"Personally I am a social worker who flies for sport. I cannot claim to be a feminist, but do rather enjoy seeing women tackling all kinds of new problems...new for them, that is." Amelia Earhart (1897-1937). One of five original . . . — — Map (db m270692) HM
161 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Marina Bay — Flightpaths to Logan Airport —
Near Quincy Riverwalk east of Victory Road.
This walk through the Park follows the former Runway 3 the longest of the three WWII runways constructed at Squantum Naval Air Station. The four paths that cross the now grassy runway define the two southern flightpaths to Logan International . . . — — Map (db m283857) HM
162 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Marina Bay — Harriet Quimby's Last Flight —
Near Miwra Haul Road.
Harriet Quimby (1873-1912) was the first licensed woman pilot in the United States, as well as the first woman to fly the English Channel. A journalist by trade, her glamorous style and accounts of her aviation adventures captivated the . . . — — Map (db m270564) HM
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163 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Marina Bay — New England's First Aero Meet —
Near Miwra Haul Road.
At the Harvard-Boston Aero Meet, held at Squantum in 1910, just seven years after the historic Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk, a Bleriot monoplane piloted by Claude Grahame-White won the race to the Boston Light. World-class aviators such as . . . — — Map (db m270561) HM
164 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Marina Bay — Squantum Point Through Time —
Near Miwra Haul Road.
For the first 6000 years of human úse of this peninsula, Squantum Point remained largely unchanged by the native peoples who foraged the land and by the early European settlers who later harvested its salt marsh hay. During the first half of . . . — — Map (db m270988) HM
165 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Marina Bay — Training Pilots For The War —
Near Quincy Riverwalk.
The advent of World War II brought a surge of activity to the air base at Squantum. Seaplanes, land planes, and blimps were stationed here. To support the training of pilots for the war, new Navy housing new hangars, and paved runways . . . — — Map (db m270664) HM
166 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Merrymount — City of Quincy Cedar Marker —
On Samoset Avenue at Ridgeway Drive, on the left when traveling west on Samoset Avenue.
Here stood the cedar incorporated in the seal of the City of Quincy and blown down in the gale of November 1898. Nearby was the site of the maypole erected by Thomas Morton, May 1, 1627. — — Map (db m295457) HM
167 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Merrymount — Maypole Park — Established 1625 —
On Ridgeway Drive at Ridgeway Drive, on the right when traveling north on Ridgeway Drive.
This park is featured on the official seal of the City of Quincy — — Map (db m295936) HM
168 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, North Quincy — Moswetuset Hummock — Arrowhead Hill —
Near East Squantum Street north of Lexington Street, on the right when traveling north.
The seat of the Sachem of that tribe of Indians from which the Colony, the Province, and the Commonwealth derive the name of Massachusetts — — Map (db m290257) HM
169 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, North Quincy — Moswetuset Hummock — 1630 - 1930 —
On Quincy Shore Drive just east of East Squantum Street, on the right when traveling west.
Moswetuset Hummock was the seat of Chickatawbut, Sagamore of the Massachusetts Indians; adjoining were their planting grounds. "Massachusetts" means "at the Great (Blue) Hills." With Chickatawbut Governor Winthrop made a treaty which was never . . . — — Map (db m295833) HM
170 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, North Quincy — Moswetuset Hummock — Quincy Shore Reservation —
On East Squantum Street north of Lexington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Before colonial times, Native Americans would have seen creeks and wetlands here in Quincy Bay, which provided them with abundant sources of food: shellfish, fish, waterfowl, and migratory birds — even whales. They lived here during spring and . . . — — Map (db m308383) HM
171 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, North Quincy — South of Boston Discovery Area —
On Quincy Shore Drive at East Squantum Street, on the right when traveling west on Quincy Shore Drive.
Boston's park system was created by the Metropolitan Parks Commission in 1893, and represents the crowning accomplishment of landscape architect Charles Eliot and journalist Sylvester Baxter. After the Commission's first two years almost seven . . . — — Map (db m271253) HM
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172 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, North Quincy — WWII Paratroopers and Veterans Memorial —
On East Squantum Street, on the right when traveling south.
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173 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Wollaston Beach — Captain Wollaston —
On Quincy Shore Road just north of Furnace Brook Parkway, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m295924) HM
174 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Wollaston — Sailors Home Cemetery —
On Fenno Street.
Sailors Home Cemetery-This cemetery, the last remnant of the National Sailors’ Home in Quincy contains the remains of at least 119 veterans of this country’s Civil War. The Home located on 6½ acres in Wollaston, operated as a farm for 66 . . . — — Map (db m62458) WM
175 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Allston — The Harvard Stadium —
On North Harvard Street at Gordon Road, on the left when traveling north on North Harvard Street.
Built in 1903 as the Twenty Fifth Anniversary gift of The Class of 1879 Supplemented by funds of the Harvard Athletic Association The first massive structure of reinforced concrete in the world The first large permanent arena for . . . — — Map (db m249890) HM
176 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada —
On Commonwealth Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2) east of Clarendon Street, on the right when traveling east.
September 17, 1965 A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada arrived by cargo ship from India to share Lord Krishna's philosophy and culture with the world
Somehow or other, O Lord, you have brought me here to . . . — — Map (db m215021) HM
177 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Alexander Hamilton —
On Commonwealth Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2) west of Arlington Street, in the median.
Alexander Hamilton, Born in the island of Nevis, West Indies in January 1757, died in New York 12 July 1804. Orator, writer, soldier, jurist, financier. Although his particular province was treasury, his genius pervaded the whole . . . — — Map (db m215027) HM
178 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Arlington Street Church — Unitarian Universalist — Gathered in 1729 —
On Arlington Street at Boylston Street, on the right when traveling south on Arlington Street.
Formerly Federal Street Church in which met the Massachusetts Convention that ratified the Constitution of the United States 1788 — — Map (db m215040) HM
179 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Berkeley Building —
On Boylston Street east of Berkeley Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Berkeley Building, a distinctive example of the Beaux-Arts style, was designed in 1905 by the firm of Codman and Despradelle. This early Back Bay commercial building features a terra cotta exterior on a steel frame. In 1988 the building was . . . — — Map (db m249882) HM
180 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Central Congregational Church —
On Newbury Street at Berkeley Street, on the right when traveling west on Newbury Street.
Central Congregational Church (Church of the Covenant) has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America The decorative scheme, virtually . . . — — Map (db m178279) HM
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181 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — First Church — ⚓ —
On Marlborough Street at Berkeley Street, on the left when traveling west on Marlborough Street.
First house of worship built in State St. AD 1632 • Second house in Cornhill AD 1639 • Burned to ashes • AD 1711 • Rebuilt on same site AD 1712 • Fourt house in Chauncy St AD 1809 • Fifth house on this site AD 1867 — — Map (db m215034) HM
182 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Bench —
On Arlington Street at Commonwealth Avenue ( Route 2), on the right when traveling south on Arlington Street.
In memory of our fathers The Grand Army of the Republic — — Map (db m215031) WM
183 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — John Glover of Marblehead —
On Commonwealth Avenue at Berkeley Street, in the median on Commonwealth Avenue.
John Glover, of Marblehead, a soldier of the Revolution. He commanded a regiment of one thousand men raised in that town, known as the Marine Regiment and enlisted to serve through the war; he joined the camp at Cambridge June 22, 1775, and . . . — — Map (db m176355) HM WM
184 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — John Winthrop —
On Marlborough Street west of Berkeley Street, on the right when traveling east.
First Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, one of the founders of Boston and of the First Church in Boston A.D. 1630 — — Map (db m215037) HM
185 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Krystle Campbell —
On Boylston Street east of Exeter Street, on the left when traveling east.
We remember Krystle Campbell, age 29, who died from a bomb blast at this site on April 15, 2013 during the Boston Marathon. • All we have lost is brightly lost. — — Map (db m178162) HM
186 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Martin Richard / Lü Lingzi —
On Boylston Street at Ring Road, on the right when traveling east on Boylston Street.
We remember Martin Richard, age 8, and Lü Lingzi, age 23, who died from a bomb blast at this site on April 15, 2013 during the Boston Marathon • Let us climb, now, the road to hope. — — Map (db m215016) HM
187 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — BB12 — Mrs. Gardner's Address — Back Bay —
On Beacon Street west of Berkeley Street, on the right when traveling west.
As a young bride living at No. 152 Beacon Street (now demolished), Isabella Stewart Gardner began surrounding herself with art and legend. During 40 years she amassed a fabulous collection of art treasures now housed in her palazzo on the Fenway. . . . — — Map (db m176305) HM
188 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Old South Church — 1669 —
On Boylston Street at Darthmouth Street, on the left when traveling east on Boylston Street.
Preserved and blessed of God for more than two hundred years while worshipping on its original site corner of Washington and Milk Streets whence it was removed to this building in 1875 amid constant proofs of His guidance and loving favour Qui . . . — — Map (db m178188) HM
189 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Old South Church in Boston —
On Boylston Street west of Dartmouth Street, on the left when traveling east.
Old South Church in Boston has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Completed in 1875, a fine example of . . . — — Map (db m215018) HM
190 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Patrick Andrew Collins — 1844-1905 —
On Commonwealth Avenue east of Darthmouth Street, in the median.
Born in Ireland and always her lover · American by early training and employ · Upholsterer from 15 to 23 · Harvard Bachelor of Laws at 27 · From 1871 lawyer · 1868-72 Member of the Mass. Legislature · 1883-89 Member of Congress · 1893-97 . . . — — Map (db m176932) HM
191 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Polly Thayer Starr —
On Commonwealth Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2) west of Arlington Street, in the median.
When Dutch Elm Disease ravaged the Mall in the sixties and seventies, a generous Bostonian gave the Commonwealth Avenue Mall Committee the means to replace this first important block. These Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) trees . . . — — Map (db m215030) HM
192 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — The College Club —
On Commonwealth Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2) just east of Berkeley Street, on the right when traveling east.
Founded in 1890 The College Club is the oldest women's college club in the United States. — — Map (db m215025) HM
193 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — The Rogers Building —
On Boy east of Clarendon Street, on the left when traveling east.
Site of Massachusetts Institute of Technology The Rogers Building 1864-1939 — — Map (db m178189) HM
194 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay — Trinity Church —
Near St. James Avenue west of Clarendon Street, on the right when traveling west.
Parish Founded 1733 This Building Constructed 1877 Phillips Brooks Rector 1869-1891 Henry Hobson Richardson Architect — — Map (db m178278) HM
195 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay West — Boston Women's Memorial —
On Commonwealth Avenue at Fairfield Street, on the left when traveling east on Commonwealth Avenue.
Boston Women’s Memorial Lucy Stone Born in Brookfield, she was one of the first Massachusetts women to graduate from college. She was an ardent abolitionist, a renowned orator, and the founder of the Woman’s Journal, the foremost . . . — — Map (db m178753) HM
196 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay West — Engine Company 33 and Ladder Company 15 —
On Boylston Street at Dalton Street, on the right when traveling west on Boylston Street.
Built in 1887, this was the first combined fire and police station in the city. It was designed in the Richardson Romanesque Style by city architect Arthur Vinal. The turret tower was used for drying fire hoses and the central bay led to the stable . . . — — Map (db m258587) HM
197 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay West — Harry Houdini — (Ehrich Weiss) — 1874-1926 —
On Massachusetts Avenue north of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memoriam to the great Artist and Past National President who performed one of his well known escapes from this bridge on May 1, 1908. Society of American Magicians Boston Assembly Number 9 Metropolitan District Commission . . . — — Map (db m178155) HM
198 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Back Bay West — The Charles River Esplanade —
Near Storrow Drive west of Fairfield Street, on the right when traveling west.
Esplanade History Boston's Back Bay, a large tidal flat, was filled in by the 1880s. Today's Esplanade began as a 10-acre riverfront green space between the Charles River Dam Road and the Longfellow Bridge that provided outdoor gymnasia . . . — — Map (db m178463) HM
199 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Bay Village — Armory of the First Corps of Cadets — A Boston Landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places —
On Piedmont Street south of Arlington Street, on the right when traveling south.
The cornerstone was laid on October 19, 1891 marking the 150th anniversary of the First Corps of Cadets. Designed by William Gibbons Preston, F.A.I.A., and constructed by L.D. Willcutt & Sons, the armory was financed by the citizens of Boston, . . . — — Map (db m215422) HM
200 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Bay Village — Armory of the First Corps of Cadets — A Boston landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places —
On Columbus Avenue (Massachusetts Route 28) south of Stuart Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The cornerstone was laid on October 19, 1891 marking the 150th anniversary of the First Corps of Cadets. Designed by William Gibbons Preston, F.A.I.A., and constructed by L.D. Willcutt & Sons, the armory was financed by the citizens of Boston, . . . — — Map (db m215423) HM

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