In Your Neighborhood: Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, with Patrick Ahearn | Part I

Architect Patrick Ahearn, FAIA, leads viewers on a tour of Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, and discusses the architectural styles that define the Back Bay neighborhood. Commonwealth Avenue bisects the historic Boston neighborhood of Back Bay, and connects the Boston Common and Public Garden to the rest of the "Emerald Necklace" network of public spaces. As architect Patrick Ahearn, FAIA, describes it in the latest edition of In Your Neighborhood, the Avenue presents a journey of architectural styles that celebrates the best of urban living in a walkable city. This video was produced by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), and featured in the weekly newsletter, "Classicism at Home." Sign up today to receive a weekly escape into the worlds of architecture, art, and design. Each Tuesday you will receive a new edition, delivering online courses and lectures, documentaries, articles, film recommendations, and more directly to your inbox. Find out more and sign up here: https://www.classicist.org/enjoy-clas... The ICAA is grateful for the support of AE Greyson General Contractors, Lead Sponsor of the In Your Neighborhood series.