"Newbury at Night"
The streets in Back Bay are beginning to fill with Christmas lights as the holidays are right around the corner. Many people come out at night to see the lights and walk past the decorated stores. (This photo is taken on Newbury Street. Photo taken by Victoria Zhou).
"A Lovely Couple"
A lovely Chinese couple walking along the street. They said they moved to this neighborhood when their kids studied at Northeastern University and continued to live here ever since. They find Back Bay very convenient in terms of transportations and (This photo was taken on Commonwealth Avenue. Photo taken by Victoria Zhou).
"Sitka"
This is Sitka from Sitka Home Art Gallery. Sitka is 62 years old and is an artist that specializes in fine art and textile designs. The neighborhood is one of his main sources of inspiration for his art. He enjoys going to parks and painting what he sees. His upcoming project is writing a book about being an artist in Back Bay. (This photo was taken in Sitka Home located on 160 Newbury Street. Photo taken by Victoria Zhou).
"Traffic Hour"
Newbury street is most crowded with people and cars at night when the sun begins to set. (This photo was taken on Newbury Street. Photo taken by Victoria Zhou).
"A Photographer"
Milton, a photographer, walking along Commonwealth Avenue in Back Bay taking pictures and admiring the scenery. As a photographer, he says that he is most drawn to the architecture and green space in Back Bay. (This photo was taken near the Samuel Eliot Morison Sculpture on Commonwealth Avenue. Photo taken by Victoria Zhou) .
The Fusion of History and Modernity
“When I was walking on Boylston street, I felt like I went into a time hole–on the left side are the historical buildings, while the right side are the skyscrapers. The whole community is a representation of a combination of modern and classic,” said Steve Wang, a Berklee student who walked on the road.
(photo taken by April Yang)
Central Library in Copley Square
This multi-language sign in front of the central library shows the diverse community. The “free to all” tagline shows inclusiveness, while different languages show enthusiasm for tourists from different countries.
(photo taken by April Yang)
The elegant homes and architectural marvels of Victorian Back Bay
Back Bay's architectural styles are Mid-19th, Late 19th，20th Century Revival, and Late Victorian, and the streets are lined with elegant rows of iconic brownstone homes. This represents the classic aesthetic of the Back Bay community.
(photo taken by April Yang)
Trinity Church in the Night's Golden Light
Trinity Church in the City of Boston, located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, was founded in 1733.
(photo taken by April Yang)
“Berklee Performance Center”
“Sunset in Massachusetts Ave is the most impressive and memorable scenario in my life.”
(photo taken by Yanny Shao)
“Light with Rain, Classic with Modern"
Fairmont Copley Plaza resides on the site of the original Museum of Fine Arts. Since its grand opening in 1912, this hotel has become an integral part of Boston's heritage.
(photo taken by Yanny Shao)
"Seabed Starry Sky"
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, is located in the Christian Science Plaza.
(photo taken by Yanny Shao)
