Boston and the Parker House: A Chronicle of Those Who Have Lived on That Historic Spot Where the New Parker House Now Stands in Boston

xiii, 230 pp. Black-and-white photographic frontispiece and plates. Spring chronicles the evolution of Boston through the lens of the iconic Parker House hotel, established by Harvey D. Parker in the mid-19th century. As a cornerstone of the city's social and cultural life, the Parker House served as a gathering place for literary giants, political figures, and international travelers.