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Boston in Winter | Photographs

A collection of images celebrating the vibrant history and stark beauty of Boston in winter from photographer Christopher Churchill.

By Christopher Churchill|Jan 15 2017| Print icon

Three people walk down a snow-covered pathway lined with leafless trees in a winter setting.

Winter strollers meander along the old paths that cross Boston Common, which is adjacent to the Public Garden

Credit: Christopher Churchill
Photographer Christopher Churchill spent the winter of 2010 photographing the architecture and landscape of the city of Boston in winter for the 2011 Yankee Magazine feature, Earned Gifts of a Boston Winter. This slide show of his photographs captures the city’s incredibly rich and vibrant history and charm.

BOSTON IN WINTER | PHOTOGRAPHS

The Longfellow Bridge, which opened in the summer of 1906 and is also known as the "Salt-and-Pepper-Shaker Bridge", spans the Charles River and connects Boston's Beacon Hill with Kendall Square in Cambridge

The Longfellow Bridge, which opened in the summer of 1906 and is also known as the “Salt-and-Pepper-Shaker Bridge”, spans the Charles River and connects Boston’s Beacon Hill with Kendall Square in Cambridge

Credit: Christopher Churchill
The Longfellow Bridge, which opened in the summer of 1906 and is also known as the “Salt-and-Pepper-Shaker Bridge”, spans the Charles River and connects Boston’s Beacon Hill with Kendall Square in Cambridge
Credit: Christopher Churchill
The Angel of the Waters sculpture in Boston's Public Garden was created in 1924 by artist Daniel Chester French

The Angel of the Waters sculpture in Boston’s Public Garden was created in 1924 by artist Daniel Chester French

Credit: Christopher Churchill
The Angel of the Waters sculpture in Boston’s Public Garden was created in 1924 by artist Daniel Chester French
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Boston's Public Garden is enclosed by an ornamental iron fence which was completed in 1836

Boston’s Public Garden is enclosed by an ornamental iron fence which was completed in 1836

Credit: Christopher Churchill
Boston’s Public Garden is enclosed by an ornamental iron fence which was completed in 1836
Credit: Christopher Churchill
The Good Samaritan sculpture by John Quincy Adams Ward in the Boston Public Garden

The Good Samaritan sculpture by John Quincy Adams Ward in the Boston Public Garden

Credit: Christopher Churchill
The Good Samaritan sculpture by John Quincy Adams Ward in the Boston Public Garden
Credit: Christopher Churchill
Colorful jackets dot a path in Boston Common during a fresh snowfall. The Common was America's first park

Colorful jackets dot a path in Boston Common during a fresh snowfall. The Common was America’s first park

Credit: Christopher Churchill
Colorful jackets dot a path in Boston Common during a fresh snowfall. The Common was America’s first park
Credit: Christopher Churchill
Winter strollers meander along the old paths that cross Boston Common, which is adjacent to the Public Garden

Winter strollers meander along the old paths that cross Boston Common, which is adjacent to the Public Garden

Credit: Christopher Churchill
Winter strollers meander along the old paths that cross Boston Common, which is adjacent to the Public Garden
Credit: Christopher Churchill
The corner of the Boston Public Library peeks through the snow. Founded in 1848, this library was the first large free municipal library in the United States

The corner of the Boston Public Library peeks through the snow. Founded in 1848, this library was the first large free municipal library in the United States

Credit: Christopher Churchill
The corner of the Boston Public Library peeks through the snow. Founded in 1848, this library was the first large free municipal library in the United States
Credit: Christopher Churchill
This statue in front of the Boston Public Library represents art. The other -- not shown -- represents science. They were designed and sculpted by Boston artist Bela Pratt and set in their current place in 1912

This statue in front of the Boston Public Library represents art. The other — not shown — represents science. They were designed and sculpted by Boston artist Bela Pratt and set in their current place in 1912

Credit: Christopher Churchill
This statue in front of the Boston Public Library represents art. The other — not shown — represents science. They were designed and sculpted by Boston artist Bela Pratt and set in their current place in 1912
Credit: Christopher Churchill
Trinity Church in Copley Square was designed by H.H. Richardson in the Romanesque Revival style and completed in 1877

Trinity Church in Copley Square was designed by H.H. Richardson in the Romanesque Revival style and completed in 1877

Credit: Christopher Churchill
Trinity Church in Copley Square was designed by H.H. Richardson in the Romanesque Revival style and completed in 1877
Credit: Christopher Churchill
An escalator leads up from the subway to the city streets of Boston above

An escalator leads up from the subway to the city streets of Boston above

Credit: Christopher Churchill
An escalator leads up from the subway to the city streets of Boston above
Credit: Christopher Churchill
Fresh snow dusts Boston's historic Boylston "T" stop. Park Street and Boylston are the two oldest stations on America's first subway line, which opened here in 1897

Fresh snow dusts Boston’s historic Boylston “T” stop. Park Street and Boylston are the two oldest stations on America’s first subway line, which opened here in 1897

Credit: Christopher Churchill
Fresh snow dusts Boston’s historic Boylston “T” stop. Park Street and Boylston are the two oldest stations on America’s first subway line, which opened here in 1897
Credit: Christopher Churchill
Street performers bring their acts underground to the "T" stations throughout the city in the winter months

Street performers bring their acts underground to the “T” stations throughout the city in the winter months

Credit: Christopher Churchill
Street performers bring their acts underground to the “T” stations throughout the city in the winter months
Credit: Christopher Churchill
Fenway Park seats covered with a light dusting of snow

Fenway Park seats covered with a light dusting of snow

Credit: Christopher Churchill
Fenway Park seats covered with a light dusting of snow
Credit: Christopher Churchill
A fresh blanket of snow covers Fenway Park -- one of Boston's most beloved treasures

A fresh blanket of snow covers Fenway Park — one of Boston’s most beloved treasures

Credit: Christopher Churchill
A fresh blanket of snow covers Fenway Park — one of Boston’s most beloved treasures
Credit: Christopher Churchill
The Paramount Theatre opened in 1932 and was one of the first movie houses to show talking motion pictures. Emerson College recently renovated the building as part of its performing arts program

The Paramount Theatre opened in 1932 and was one of the first movie houses to show talking motion pictures. Emerson College recently renovated the building as part of its performing arts program

Credit: Christopher Churchill
The Paramount Theatre opened in 1932 and was one of the first movie houses to show talking motion pictures. Emerson College recently renovated the building as part of its performing arts program
Credit: Christopher Churchill
Fanueil Hall (brick building with gilded dome), which was originally completed in 1742, was rebuilt in 1763 using the original Georgian style design after being destroyed by fire. It was expanded to include a third floor in the early 1800s and remains a bustling urban marketplace

Fanueil Hall (brick building with gilded dome), which was originally completed in 1742, was rebuilt in 1763 using the original Georgian style design after being destroyed by fire. It was expanded to include a third floor in the early 1800s and remains a bustling urban marketplace

Credit: Christopher Churchill
Fanueil Hall (brick building with gilded dome), which was originally completed in 1742, was rebuilt in 1763 using the original Georgian style design after being destroyed by fire. It was expanded to include a third floor in the early 1800s and remains a bustling urban marketplace
Credit: Christopher Churchill
One of Boston's newest architectural additions, the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, was dedicated in 2002

One of Boston’s newest architectural additions, the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, was dedicated in 2002

Credit: Christopher Churchill
One of Boston’s newest architectural additions, the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, was dedicated in 2002
Credit: Christopher Churchill
To see more of Christopher’s work please visit: christopherchurchill.com Have you ever visited Boston in winter?

SEE MORE: Christmas in Boston | Where to Stay, Eat, Shop & Celebrate the Season The Boston Tea Party Reenactment Tour of Boston’s Historic South End

This post was first published in 2011 and has been updated. 

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