Thursday, February 14, 2008

Boston Skyline II

Another 80's view of the Boston Skyline, taken from a moving vehicle at the intersection of the Southeast Expressway and the Mass Turnpike. Initially I thought this was taken in the early 80's, but after seeing this post on Bostonscapes, I realized that the building peeking out behind the little John Hancock building is 500 Boylston St, so this must have been taken in the late 80's, as the building was completed in 1989. My thanks to Fenix for that information. [Click To Enlarge]

7 comments:

Fénix - Bostonscapes said...

My pleasure, Mr. Beantown. :D

Now, take a look, cortesy of Google's "street view." (:D

May you and your Valentine have a wonderful day tomorrow!

Stay groovy!!!

Isadora said...

Hi guys - wishing you both the same. I've never been in the new JH tower, but have fond memories of the old one behind it. It felt so grown up to work there while still in school. :)

BeanTownBoy said...

Fenix: Wow, Mr Google took his picture from the same exact angle!! LOL Thank you!

Isadora: OMG, I worked there when I was in school too! Don't tell me, you were that beautiful blonde I used to spy leaving the lobby everyday around 5pm?!?!


I hope you both get all the roses you can handle and all the chocolates you can eat today!

Hello Piggy said...

Happy Valentine's Day~ :D

Fénix - Bostonscapes said...

"Cortesy"? >8@

Have you explored "street view," Google map's new feature? It's quite amazing. You can "drive up and down the streets and see the buildings, people, etc.

Neponset River Bridge Dig said...

Yet another classic from you Townboy. How do you manage to drive and take photos at the same time? Nice shot BTW.

BeanTownBoy said...

Doreen: Happy Valentine's Day to you too! Do you celebrate Valentine's Day in Taiwan?

Fenix: I discovered "street view" when I was trying to figure out which street had the footbridge over the tracks. It is amazing, I love it. I used it recently when I was looking at some of your Beacon Hill pics ... I wanted to see if I could spot one of the Suffolk U. buildings near the State House.

Rich: You crack me up. I'm rich, I hired a chauffeur, lol. No, actually, my brother drove while I took the pics ... it was a habit we got into while pursuing my quest for the perfect photo (j/k). Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you like some of these old shots.