Synopsis
A suburb of Boston with its own distinctive identity, Brookline, Massachusetts is explored through the years in this delightful pictorial history. Join authors Greer Hardwicke and Roger Reed in a celebration of the people and places of Brookline from 1680 to 1940. Brookline boasts many notable historical figures such as Dr. Thomas Boylston, originator of a smallpox vaccine, King
Gillette, inventor of the safety razor, and Charles Sprague Sargent, founder of the Arnold Arboretum. Among these notable figures residing in Brookline were many wealthy Boston merchants who maintained estates in the popular suburb. The exquisite images in this collection provide views of a wide range of architecture, from impressive eighteenth-century estates to multi-family homes for the working class. Churches, schools, and parks are also represented,
including Longwood Mall, with its famous copper beech trees imported from Europe, and Cypress Field, the first public playground in America. View designed landscapes from private estates such as
Faulkner Farm to suburban developments such as Fisher Hill, and witness the changes that have occurred along Beacon Street and other major thoroughfares. Travel back in time to discover these and many other wonders in the fascinating town where both John and Robert Kennedy were born.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Greer Hardwicke and Roger Reed serve as preservation planners for the Town of Brookline and have both been active in the New England Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. They have created a lasting tribute to the community through carefully preserved images and a thoroughly researched text. Brookline is sure to evoke fond memories among residents of the town and spark an interest in newcomers.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Brookline, Ma
Stock Image
Brookline (Images of America)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # L04C-02527
Stock Image
Brookline (Images of America)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0752412051I4N00
Stock Image
Brookline: Images of America
Seller: Braintree Book Rack, Cohasset, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 128 pages. Seller Inventory # 121423
Stock Image
Brookline Images of America
Seller: Always Superior Books, Marietta, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: As New. Book. Seller Inventory # 061055
Stock Image
Brookline Images of America
Published by
Arcadia, Charleston, SC, 1998
ISBN 10: 0752412051
ISBN 13: 9780752412054
Used
Paperback
Seller: J. Lawton, Booksellers, Readville, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very good condition. 128p., illus. Seller Inventory # 34602
Seller Image
Images of America: Brookline.
Seller: Fundus-Online GbR Borkert Schwarz Zerfaß, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Gut. 128 S. Good copy, clean text. --- A suburb of Boston with its own distinctive identity, Brookline, A Massachusetts is explored through the years in this delightful pictorial history. Join authors Greer Hardwicke and Roger Reed in a celebration of the people and places of Brookline from 1680 to 1940. - - Brookline boasts many notable historical figures such as Dr. Thomas Boylston, originator of a smallpox vaccine, King Gillette, inventor of the safety razor, and Charles Sprague Sargent, founder of the Arnold Arboretum. Among these notable figures residing in Brookline were many wealthy Boston merchants who maintained estates in the popular suburb. The exquisite images in this collection provide views of a wide range of architecture, from impressive eighteenth-century estates to multi-family homes for the working class. Churches, schools, and parks are also represented, including Longwood Mall, with its famous copper beech trees imported from Europe, and Cypress Field, the first public playground in America. View designed landscapes from private estates such as Faulkner Farm to suburban developments such as Fisher Hill, and witness the changes that have occurred along Beacon Street and other major thoroughfares. Travel back in time to discover these and many other wonders in the fascinating town where both John and Robert Kennedy were born. - - Greer Hardwicke and Roger Reed serve as preservation planners for the Town of Brookline and have both been active in the New England Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. They have created a lasting tribute to the community through carefully preserved images and a thoroughly researched text. Brookline is sure to evoke fond memories among residents of the town and spark an interest in newcomers. ISBN 9780752412054 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550. Seller Inventory # 1248852