Author: Lyndon Donlyn
Place: New York
Publisher: Vintage Books
Year: 1982
Pages: 317
ISBN: 0-394-74894-8
Source: Donated by Rahul Mehrotra
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architectural History
Classification: 720.9
Shelf: C4R4
Accession No: B212
Contents: Foreword Introduction A Note on Architectural Terms I- The Symbolic Hub II- The Northern Rim III- Back Bay IV- The Southern Sector V- The Hub of Business VI- Beyond the Hub
Abstract: *The City Observed: Boston: A Guide to the Architecture of the Hub* offers a comprehensive exploration of Boston’s architectural evolution, tracing the city’s growth through distinct urban sectors. The book covers historical landmarks in *The Symbolic Hub*, the northern neighborhoods in *The Northern Rim*, the iconic Back Bay, and the evolving *Southern Sector*. It also examines Boston’s business core and broader suburban development in *The Hub of Business* and *Beyond the Hub*. With historical and contextual analysis, the guide illustrates how Boston’s architecture reflects its cultural, historical, and economic identity, providing both visual and intellectual insight into the city’s built environment.