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Boston Common

Boston Common is known as the oldest park ever made in the United States Of America. The history of this place returns in 1634, when this space was used for military purposes. The gallows were removed from here only in 1817. Starting with 1830 year, the grazing of cattle was forbidden.

But in the big part, the Boston Common is used as a park for tourists where they could recreate a bit their mind. The Boston Common has also a lot of historical monuments representing some of the most important events of its history.

Built in 1912, the Parkman Bandstand should have been honored to George F. Parkman, the person who invested around 5 million dollars for the reason to maintain the Boston’s parks.  It have had as architect and sculptor Martin Milmore, in the 1877 year.

Another target of this park is the Brewer Fountain which was donated by Gardner Brewer in 1868 year. But there is also a similar copy of the fountain designed by another person,French artist Liénard. The fountain was built for the World Exposition in Paris, 1855 .

This park of Boston is home to one of the oldest graveyards of Boston.

It’s great to see a musical performance, a picnic in park, almost anything but a cow. They have been banned since the 1830 year. This is an event which is related to the Common, but it still not being commemorated with a plaque.

People who visit this place, should not forget this history, they should remember this with glory.

Posted on July 22nd, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »