Yesterday, to celebrate the first day of summer, I went for a big walk around Boston. I went from Longwood to the MFA, through the South End and Back Bay to Copley Square, to the Public Garden, through Beacon Hill to the Charles River, and along the Esplanade. I also saw George Washington a few times and got a sunburn.
On this day in 1889, Nathan Matthews requested permission to add two bay windows to his property on Exeter Street. He submitted this drawing to the Board of Aldermen. Do any of our followers recognize this window? Do you know if its still there?
Dockets 1889-0185. 1889, Proceedings of the City Council, Collection 0100.001, Boston City Archives .