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Boston Athenaeum
Library and Art Museum
Beacon Hill, Boston
"... by convicted killer James Allen (aka The Highway Man) who had his life's..."(3 Tips)
"art and architecture tour on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p."(2 Tips)
"its treasures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Reservations"(2 Tips)
"Boston Atheneum on Beacon St- a private library"(2 Tips)
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Elyse EstradaOctober 7, 2016Find a small publication bound in leathery light gray material. Titled Narrative of the Life of James Allen, it is a well-preserved book bound in the skin of its author.Upvoted Sep 21
KaitlinJanuary 19, 2016If you love books, take a free Art & Architecture tour, offered several times throughout the week. It's such a beautiful place full of history, worth taking a look!
AliNovember 15, 2017My most favorite place in Boston. Annual membership is a bit high. But their lending policies is VERY generous. The building itself is a marvel, and the staff are wonderful.
A SApril 14, 2018Gorgeous space. They take you on a free tour if you sign up. Call the number on their website, there are a few tours every month.- Boston.comMay 16, 2012It costs money to join, but this private library offers free tours of its treasures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Reservations required. Meet at the circulation desk. 617-227-0270, ext. 279 Read more
- IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 22, 20111 of 16 libraries in US that require membership. Inside resides a book by convicted killer James Allen (aka The Highway Man) who had his life's tale bound in his own skin. More info via blog.<LINK> Read more
- Andy RoebuckMarch 4, 2010live in Beacon Hill or Back Bay and want to have a quiet place away from home to read, relax, work? Then join the Boston Atheneum on Beacon St- a private library that's as old as Boston itself. Read more
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011The Boston Athenaeum library holds "sneak thief" James Allen's memoir--bound in human skin.
Richard WardNovember 20, 2009Fire up the laptop (wifi) on the hidden balcony on the second floor overlooking the cemetery. Realize how lucky you are. Read more
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"Really nice park to visit although quite small in size. It's haunted as well so you might see some friendly spirits!"
Hayley Cooper - 6.9
"Great, quiet bar to sit back, relax and have a glass of scotch or a beer. Solid onion rings too."
Jeremy Krantz - 6.9
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