Boston (Postcard History)

From 1901 to 1960, the picture postcard recorded almost every aspect of life in the city of Boston. Through the vintage postcards in Boston, readers will tour the cityÂ’s Emerald Necklace and green spaces, visit BostonÂ’s old waterfront, understand BostonÂ’s part in AmericaÂ’s Revolutionary War, and see the diversity of the cityÂ’s many museums, churches, libraries, colleges, and internationally famous hospitals. Postcard images depict the many events that have shaped the historic city of Boston.