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Riding Around 1906 Boston
  • Oct 16, 2024
  • Gerald A. Rosenthal

Riding Around 1906 Boston

Boston is an ever-evolving city, so it can be difficult to imagine just how different Boston looked and functioned over century ago. In this two-part article series, friend of the Center, Gerald A. Rosenthal, explores the history and infrastructure of Boston in 1906 and also uses the 1906 film Seeing Boston to provide a detailed tour by trolley car through the city.

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