As  many  of  you  might  already  know,  Back Bay  is  without  a doubt  my  favorite  part of  the  city.  It’s  breathtakingly  beautiful  in  ways  that  other  neighborhoods  can’t  capture.  Steeped  in  rich  history,  it  is also  one  of  the  best  known  neighborhoods  in  all  of  Boston.  In  the  coming  weeks  I’ll  be  doing  a  new  series  of  postings  that  highlight  the  history  of  this  incredible  neighborhood.  I’ll  be  giving  you the  history  of  the many  homes  for  sale today  and  a  few  other  stories  you  might  not  have  known.  I’ll  end  this  post  with  some  thoughts  on  the  Back  Bay  from   one  of  its  residents.

“The creation of Boston’s Back Bay was one of the largest and most visionary undertakings of its time. Transforming a fetid fens into one of the country’s most beautiful urban landscapes, its daring development embodied the attributes of its creators. It was a forward thinking, yet practical solution, designed with great style, on a grand scale.

When completed, the Back Bay transformed the size, scope and nature of its environment. Immediately, capitalists, philanthropists, doctors, educators, writers and artists flocked to live there and the mix was a powerful amalgamation of some of the nation’s greatest talent.

Today, its longevity and worldwide admiration are a testament to its achievement. In a changing world, the Back Bay has endured and prospered.”