Boston the Hub of the Universe—Concluded
Malden, Everett, Melrose and Stoneham, all originally a part of Charlestown, now separately incorporated as cities or towns, within a short distance of Boston and the home of many Boston citizens.
Medford. This town was the headquarters of Gen. Stark, Lee and Sullivan during the Revolution. Craddock Bridge crosses the Mystic near Medford Square on the line of Paul Revere's ride.
Wakefield contains a beautiful park with drives and handsome shrubbery. This town was the home of Bancroft, Theodore Parker and Phillips Brooks, all famous in American history.
Danvers. Formerly a part of Salem, but incorporated as a town in 1757. Is the home of many Revolutionary heroes and was occupied by Gen. Gage and his troops in 1774. It is replete with points of historic interest and landmarks of the olden times.
Peabody. A monument to the minute men stands in the square at Peabody. This town also contains the site of the Old Bell Tavern. It was the home of the famous philanthropist, George Peabody and the Peabody Institute contains many valuable works of art.
Lexington. On the common at Lexington stands a monument marking the site of the three meeting-houses. A few rods north is a large boulder placed there to mark the line of the minute men. Other historicial features abound in Lexington and a visit to Boston without a look at this historic town is not complete.
Concord. Formerly a plantation known as Musketequid. The Old North Bridge was the scene of the Concord fight. On one side are the graves of the slain British and the old monument. On the other side is a large statue of a minute man. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery has the graves of Hawthorne, Emerson, the Alcotts, Thoreau, and Mulford. The Hill Burying Ground, Wright's Tavern, the Old Manse, the homes of Hawthorne and Emerson and many other points of interest are to be found. Don't fail to visit Concord when you go to Lexington.
Somerville. This was a part of Charlestown, but was incorporated as a town in 1842 and as a city in 1871. On Winter Hill the captured army of Gen. Burgyone was encamped for some months before being exchanged. Gen. Green's headquarters occupied the site of the Old Winter Hill fort.
Brookline. This was anciently known as Muddy River. It was incorporated as a town in 1705. It has the reputation of being the wealthiest town for its population in the United States, if not in the world, and is the home of many of Boston's most prosperous business men. A ride through this beautiful suburb is a most pleasing feature of the stranger's visit to Boston.
Cambridge. Incorporated as a city in 1846. Harvard College was founded in 1636 and the reputation of Cambridge is synonymous with that of Harvard. The first printing press was set up in Cambridge in 1639. The Washington Elm under which Washington took command of the American army still stands as a feature of Revolutionary tradition. Cambridge was the home of Henry W. Longfellow, the American poet, James Russell Lowell, and other men of letters. Mt. Auburn Cemetery, the oldest garden cemetery in America, is within the limits of Cambridge, and it contains the graves of such distinguished persons as Edward Everett, Charles Sumner, Rufus Choate, Wm. Ellery Channing, Nathaniel Bowditch, Longfellow, Charlotte Cushman, and a host of others.
Newton. Called the Garden City of New England, being incorporated in 1873. It has fifteen villages and is bordered by the Charles River for many miles. It is one of the most beautiful suburbs of Boston. It contains Norumbega Park which has been laid out as a pleasure ground and is fitted with large open air theatre, electric fountain, restaurant, etc.
Milton. Formerly a part of Dorchester. Established as a town in 1662. Milton Park, a new residential district bounded by Blue Hill Parkway, contains about 5000 square feet. It is a beautiful spot and has been established as a State Reservation.
Quincy. Incorporated as a town in 1792. Famous as having been the birthplace of the two presidents Adams. Here they are also buried. Other famous men have lived and died in Quincy.
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