The more I see buildings, the more I wonder about them! This is not only a library, but also a workplace. The original name of the building is “The William Morris Hunt Memorial Library,” and is located in the Back Bay, across Symphony Hall. I should say that, before I dug up information on it, I very much enjoyed sketching this building! Richard Morris Hunt was an American architect of the nineteenth century. Most importantly, He helped sculpt the face of New York City, including designs for the façade and Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in addition to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. I did not realize that the architect of the building could help to shape the city’s appearance!
This shoe repair store boasts the only untouched piece of Art Nouveau architecture is in Harvard Square! You would be hard pressed to find it elsewhere. The Harvard student newspaper produced a video on it, which you can enjoy here:https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2010/03/felixsshoerepair/ I did a rough sketch in 20 minutes from across the street. It is worth stopping by to see it!
This 19th century building on the corner of JFK Street and Brattle Street in Harvard Square is reminiscent of the Flatiron building in the city, albeit on a much smaller scale. One third-floor corner office has a supposed law firm’s name etched into the window “Dewey, Cheetham & Howe.” The sign is a joke asking the question we presume lawyers ask themselves, that is, “Do we cheat them and how?” This sketch is from a picture I took.
It is not surprising that the Public Garden has a sculpture by Daniel Chester French, who is best known for his design of the monumental work Abraham Lincoln (1920) at the Lincoln Memorial, in Washington, D.C., when you have money! This is Angel of the Water. This memorial was funded by George Robert White, a prominent Boston philanthropist. This sketch is from the park. You should see it if you stop by Boston!
Does someone think about why the Public Garden is so beautiful and has various plants, trees and flowers, however, the Boston Common has only grass? Yes, she or he does. At least, I do! After my little research, I found that both gardens have different municipal organizations. The Public Garden has the Back Bay backing it? And Boston Common has what? This sketch is from the Public Garden. Sitting on the grass, drawing the landscape, thinking about how they make money to keep this garden so captivating, I could not help thinking that, perhaps, they paid the bills by charging for swan boat rides. Then, I realized that the tickets were only $4.00, and even less for kids.
I should have entered to see amazing Tiffany stained glass windows! In fact, I should have listen to their org sound! This is Arlington Street Church. It is close to Public Garden. It has really good history about the building windows and their org and what they believe on their website. I, this time, sketch at home from a picture I took
“Kayaking for all” is their motto! They are Community Boating, Inc. (CBI), located on the Charles River Esplanade between the Hatch Shell and the Longfellow Bridge. Most importantly, they are the nation's oldest. If you live in the Back Bay or Beacon Hill, it is a great opportunity to kayak whatever your skills are. This sketch is right front of the building. I was sitting on the bank to breath from my usual walk.
