Wednesday, October 27, 2010

My last status update

Hello everyone viewing my Post this will be my last one I have completed my blog to the best of my ability and admit had a nice time doing time because I learned more about the City of Boston and learning how to create a blog best of both worlds...

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

My Status

Today and tomorrow morning I will be finishing up my blog. I'm currently doing some research to gain more knowledge of my topic for my presentation. Just a little heads up on what I'm doing...

Monday, October 25, 2010

Here are some pictures...

I took these pictures while sitting in Boston's Public Garden and while walking down streets such as Beacon, Marborough, Clearance, Dartmouth. In these pictures you will see the creativity of Boston's own residents...





Sunday, October 24, 2010

My Status

Today I was out and walked around the city it was a decent day. I went to Boston's Public Garden down Beacon street and some other streets within walking distance to the school... Almost finished with my blog...

Thursday, October 21, 2010

My Update

Being from Seattle,WA I'm not really familiar with the Boston area. But I am very interested in this place and it's history. I have gotten a lot of my information from sources like Google, Wikipedia, School Library. I am learning a lot. If you are from Boston and have any input you can feel free to post something to my blog.

Article I found on the Harvard Aboretum...

Here is a Wikipedia article.

Pictures of Harvard Aboretum...






Article on Mt. Auburn Cemetery

This article is from Wikipedia..

Here are some facts and pictures of Mt. Auburn Cemetery...






Some facts on the Boston Public Garden..

You can sit and gaze over a beautifully sculptured landscape of flower beds,
or examine them more closely as you travel across a perfectly laid walking path that journeys through statues, lagoons, and brilliant flower beds. Watch couples in love take their wedding pictures here on beautiful summer weekends, and don't forget to make way for the ducklings.

This is the scene at Boston Public Garden, located across Charles Street from the Boston Common. It is one of beauty, majesty and life. The garden came to life in 1837 as the first public botanical garden in the country. It stretches across 24 acres of what was previously marsh land. The garden, with all it's intricate paths and carefully laid out flower beds, was designed by George V. Meacham. Meacham won a public competition for designing the garden. It has since grown, and in 1895 was preserved forever as an open space for the public. The garden is protection by Boylston Street on the south, Arlington Street on the west, Beacon Street on the north, as it faces Beacon Hill.

In conjunction with Boston Common, the two parks form part of the Emerald Necklace, which is a lengthy string of parks, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The garden is perfect for some time dedicated to relaxation, or ideal for a romantic stroll. All of the plants in the gardens, small and formal, are maintained by the city and others. Among the beautiful flower beds and crystal water, artwork dots the park. Several statues pose for visitors as they stroll by, including a monument of George Washington riding a horse, as well as a statue celebrating the first use of ether as an anesthetic. Also, the setting for the popular children's story Make Way For Duckling is the garden, and there is a sculpture of the small ducklings in the northeast corner of the park.

One breathtaking way to travel through the gardens is on the infamous Swan Boats. The ride allows passengers to view the entire garden from the serenity of the water. Join millions of others, including celebrities such as Matt Damon and Melissa Etheridge who have ridden the Swan Boats and view the Gardens from atop the calm water. Admire the park and say hello to the many swans that make their home in the gardens during the summer.

Because of the beauty the gardens encompass, many couples decide to have their wedding among the flowerbeds and clear lake. Swan Boats are also available for wedding parties and guests to ride in. For both weddings in the park and parties on the boats, reservations and permission is needed.

The Boston Public Garden is extremely easily accessible. Visitors can take the take the MBTA Green Line to Arlington Station or Boylston Station, as well as the Red Lines Park Street Station to come to the park. For those who prefer to drive, the public parking is located underneath Charles Street near the garden.

Whether you're looking a romantic evening with that special someone, or just a day of relaxation, the garden offers a beauty that can never be matched. With so much history and majesty in one area, guests will find themselves wandering the paths for hours, in awe of the beauty.

Boston Public Garden in its different Seasons...





Wikipedia Source

Here is some information I found from Wikipedia.