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Architectural Styles of Greater Boston: Second Empire Style

For the Francophile in all of us, Second Empire architecture has delivered a touch of Parisian elegance to Boston. Walk the Freedom Trail and you’ll stumble upon a number of these classic buildings, with no finer example than the Old City Hall on School Street.

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Films Festivals and Home Theaters for Movie Buffs

Yesterday kicked off the 18th annual Provincetown Film Festival, one of many film festivals across Massachusetts this year. The five day festival will spotlight independent films across many genres and honor director Ang Lee and actress Cynthia Nixon.

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Architectural Styles of Greater Boston: Queen Anne

Picture the exact opposite of minimalism, and you’ve got Queen Anne architecture. Endlessly ornate, this intricate style is not for the faint of heart and, frankly, we can’t get enough of it. There’s something fantastical about these homes that makes us want to curl up by the fire and disappear in a book. Continue reading