What do the oldest black church in the country, an
Arts-and-Crafts-style artists' studio building, a concrete football
stadium, and an acoustically perfect performance space have in
common? They are all National Historic Landmarks located in Boston.
In fact, the city boasts more National Historic Landmarks per
square mile than any other major city in the country. Given
Boston's long history and record of accomplishments, it's really
not surprising that 57 properties-from the nation's oldest subway
tunnel to a floating lighthouse-have received this designation. Add
in the adjoining cities of Cambridge and Brookline and the number
swells. Historic Boston includes the most rewarding and easily
visited landmarks. That's a lot of history in 103 square miles. The
Secretary of the Interior designates the status of National
Historic Landmark to places considered "exceptional because of
their abilities to illustrate U.S. heritage." More simply put, they
are the places that resonate broadly with us, that we cherish, and
want to pass on to future generations. The list is surprisingly
diverse. In metro Boston, it includes an historic church with a
stunning collection of Tiffany windows, a Transcendentalist
community, a Grand Banks schooner, and the home and studio of
landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
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