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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.

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

Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo Credit : Christopher Churchill
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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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo Credit : Christopher Churchill
Fenway Park seats covered with a light dusting of snow
Fenway Park seats covered with a light dusting of snow
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo 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
Photo Credit : Christopher Churchill
To see more of Christopher’s work please visit: christopherchurchill.com Have you ever visited Boston in winter?

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

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