Walking Day 2

Around Harvard

Street names, now and as used in 1634

A number of street signs include the name used for that steet at previous times. In this case, the current Garden Street was known as Great Swamp Way in 1634.

Typical architecture, Radcliffe College, Cambridge MA

Radcliffe College, shown here, is the "female" part of Harvard. This is actually on Appian Way.

Typical residential street, near Harvard

Some random street around Harvard Square.

Quite old church; details unavailable

An old church, one of many in this area, undergoing renovations. This one is located on Brattle Street.

Typical house on Brattle Street, former top address

One of the many substantial homes on Brattle Street. This is probably still the premier street of the district.

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