Union Oyster House - Blackstone Block - Boston is a photograph by Joann Vitali which was uploaded on August 18th, 2015.
Union Oyster House - Blackstone Block - Boston
The Blackstone Block is a fragment of Boston's original settlement, its boundaries and street pattern still intact after 300 years.... more
by Joann Vitali
Title
Union Oyster House - Blackstone Block - Boston
Artist
Joann Vitali
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Blackstone Block is a fragment of Boston's original settlement, its boundaries and street pattern still intact after 300 years.
The town's first houses and public buildings were nestled within sight of the inner harbor. The streets and squares which define the Blackstone Block date from the 17th century. Union, Hanover, and North (Ann) Streets were among the first streets to be laid out in Boston.
This architecturally cohesive group of brick buildings represents nearly three hundred years of Boston's development. It continues today as an active part of city life. Within the Blackstone Block, the original 17th century street pattern still serves as alleys and walkways.
The block contains two 18th century landmarks (the Union Oyster House and the Ebenezer Hancock House), numerous historic 19th century structures, and a modern hotel designed to fit in with the traditional scale and character of the area.
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August 18th, 2015
