10 Boston Then And Now Photos

Some places in Boston, like the Common and Beacon Hill, have stayed the same over the centuries; however, even when historic buildings survive, the appearance of the city surrounding them is often vastly different. Land was drained and filled in and development projects launched in the name of urban renewal forever changed the face of Boston. These “then and now” photographs reveal what 10 places in the city looked like over one hundred years ago and how they appear today.

1. Here is the Boston Harbor around 1906, depicting Central Wharf and Long Wharf…

2. This is what the Church of Christian Science looked like in 1900...

3. An aerial glimpse of Boston Common and its surroundings in 1925...

4. This 1909 amateur football game took place on the Beacon Hill side of the Common.

This is what the same area looks like now.

...and now. Although it's remained the same, look at the buildings around it!

7. This shot depicts Scollay Square in 1906.

It was demolished to make way for Government Center.

8. The Suffolk County Courthouse, a.k.a John Adams Courthouse, was constructed in 1893. These photos show the building in 1906…

Did these images surprise you? Are there any demolished buildings or places in Boston that you wish were still around? Let us know in the comments or on the Only In Boston Facebook page. You may also be interested in seeing some of the oldest photos ever taken in Boston.

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10 Then And Now Photos In Boston That Show Just How Much It Has Changed

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