Located outside 4 Battery St. Pictures of dozens of framed holy cards of saints posted by local resident. Address is private but highly decorated wall is visible from street. Learn more via our blog. Read more.
1st waterfront park in Boston in 1976. 4.5 acres. Known for wisteria-covered trellis. Contains statue of Christopher Columbus by Andrew Mazzola. Free concerts here in Jul/Aug. More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
2nd oldest cemetery in Boston from 1659. Not originally part of Freedom Trail. Later added after many visitors "added it themselves." 80% of stones contain winged skulls. More info in blog below<LINK> Read more.
The welcoming grave of William Clark near the entrance describes this cheery individual as “A Despiser of Sorry Persons and Little Actions.” To find this stone & more in blog below.<LINK> Read more.
Find the stone of Captain Daniel Malcolm. British soldiers used this stone for target practice and the musket shots are still visible on the gravemarker. To find this stone & more in blog below.<LINK> Read more.
The oldest extant stones belong to the 2 grandsons of William Copp. He was the prior land owner who sold it to Boston in 1659 for creation of this graveyard. To find these stones & more in blog below. Read more.
The tall black granite monument of Prince Hall will naturally draw your attention. But who was Prince Hall? A former slave, Freemason and more. To find this stone & learn more in blog below.<LINK> Read more.
The grave of Robert Newman who lit signal lanterns at Old North is located here. Robert climbed the steeple while his mother held a dinner party below. To find this stone & more in blog below.<LINK> Read more.
Designed in 1890s by architectural firm of Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot who also designed Central Park. Original plan called for pedestrian bridge over nearby Commercial St. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Building from 1715. 6 similar buildings used to reside in this area before being torn down for building of Paul Revere Mall. Resident Clough helped build Old North Church. More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
Narrow street is known for 2 famous former residences. #4 was birthplace of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. Across the street was the home of the last Royal Governor of MA. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more.
Bakery that specializes in tiramisu, cream puffs & calzones. In 1892 was site of Greenie Store owned by Rubinowitz family. This store moved in 1908 & later became Stop & Shop! More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
For almost 20 yrs (1960s-80s), Gennaro "Jerry" Angiulo ran the Boston syndicate of the Italian-American mafia here. The FBI infiltrated here in 1981 and arrested Jerry in 1983. More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
During 18th century there were actually 80 wharves along Boston Harbor. In 1880 Lewis Wharf was site of the Usher House which was inspiration for Edgar Allen Poe story. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more.
Opened in 1847 as low price lodging option for sailors who still enjoy low rates upon proof of active maritime service. 4-story brick Federal style building with 5 dormers. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
1st cast iron bldg in New England. Named for former tenant, McLaughlin Elevator Company. Cast iron buildings rare in Boston since city was developed before style was popular. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Known as a spite house because it was built to block the view of one of its neighbors. The home measures 10.4ft at its widest and 6.2ft at its narrowest. It was built in 1884. Read more via our blog! Read more.
Area was originally an island separated from Boston via Mill Stream until 17th century. Strong immigrant ties to Irish and Jewish but is best known as "Little Italy" today. Full history in blog.<LINK> Read more.
Hanover St was named in Colonial times for King George the 3rd's House of Hanover. North St was formerly "The Murder District." Parmenter St was named Beer Lane. More street history in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Inside are 2 unsuspecting treats. One is a white marble bas-relief of Dante Alighieri. The other is a 14' model of the Doge's Palace in Venice by local teacher Henrietta Macy. More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
Oldest church in Boston. Built 1723. Contains 513,654 red bricks. Window where Robert Newman escaped after lighting signal lanterns was recently rediscovered & viewable inside. Read more via our blog. Read more.
Don't miss Secret Garden on the South Side of the church. Visit the St. Francis of Assisi Garden, the 18th Century Garden and the Memorial Garden. Learn more via our blog. Read more.
Don't miss Secret Garden on the North Side of the church. The Washington Memorial Garden is peacefully serene. Read the plaque about the flying man of the Old North. Learn more via our blog. Read more.
Look atop building on NE corner (above liquor store). While the 1850 dates appears to dominate the sign, the building's original date of 1694 is written in smaller print above. More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
Paul lived here with his 16(!) children. Due to his family size he qualified for an exception to quarter British troops. 90% of his home's structure is per its original design. Learn more via our blog Read more.
Known by locals as The Prado. Brick wall on south side has historical plaques & map of area from 1646. Contains large equestrian statue with a "thinned" down Paul Revere. Learn more via our blog. Read more.
Located next door to Paul Revere House. 1710-11 Georgian style home. Hichborn was a boat builder & Revere's cousin. Pierce was a glazier. Viewable only by guided tour. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Outside is marker reminding us in May 1920 2 Italian immigrants were arrested for murder of 2 guards in South Braintree. This was the most controversial trial of its time. Details in our blog. <LINK> Read more.
Began as Seamen's Bethel in 1833. Result of break off of congregants from St. Leonards. 1st preacher, Father Taylor, was supposedly inspiration for Father Mapple in Moby Dick. More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
Oldest Italian church in New England. Built 1873. 2nd oldest Italian church in America. Enjoy Peace Garden, bronze-relief of St. Leonard (on Prince St) & mural above alter. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Built in 1802-4 at cost of $26,570. Formerly known as New North Church as it was 2nd church in North End. Location of baptism and funeral of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more.
This parking garbage was a former branch office of Brinks Security. On 1/17/1950, 7 men robbed this facility of approx $2.7MM in what many considered "The Crime of the Century" More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
Hanover St is the origin of the Ponzi scheme by Charles Ponzi (1919-20). Ponzi even purchased the Hanover Trust Bank to avoid questions on the amount of cash he was depositing. More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
1891 bldg with name of former factory atop. One of biggest cigar manufacturers thru late 19th century when acquired in 1929. Bond's ghost said to haunt nearby Saugus City Hall. More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
