One of the most prolific architectural styles in America has roots in a celebration that marked the nation’s centennial and a renewed interest in the nation’s colonial beginnings. In 1876, the United States was 100 years old. To mark the occasion, a grand Centennial International Exhibit opened in Philadelphia, attracting 10 million people. Americans were looking to the past as inspiration for the future—including architects.
Boston is one of the country’s most beautiful and most livable cities. Steeped in history, yet always on the cutting edge of modern urban living, the city is rich with unparalleled architecture, world-class museums, and a thriving culinary scene.
Whether you are looking to purchase a six-level Back Bay mansion, move into a Brownstone with Charles River views, or enjoy life in a luxury rental on the Public Garden, Robert Paul Properties has you covered with these three Boston homes with a view.
From designer clothes to sleek sports cars, it’s well known that Italians have a first-rate sense of style, and their architecture is no exception. Inspired by the picturesque villas found in northern Italy, architects around the world began imitating their aura in the early 19th century and the Italianate movement was born.
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.