Annotated Bibliography
Abraham, J. "Central Artery separates neighborhoods." Xtimeline. 1 Jan 1948. Web. 5 Mar 2013
< http://www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=50299 >
A basic timeline of the development of the Central Artery in Boston. Illustrates the formulation that led to the construction of the elevated
highway.
"Affordable housing." Planningboston. 2003. Web. 4 Mar 2013.
< http://planningboston.org/planning/affordable-housing/ >
Explanation of the public housing sector during the 1950 to 1980 era of Boston.
Beagle, Jonathan M. Boston: A Pictorial Celebration. Sterling, 2006.
Beagle’s book documents historical and monumental landmarks in Boston with a photograph of each feature along with a brief summary of
its origins, changes, and its current state. This book is a quick reference to finding popular landmarks in Boston and getting a brief overview
of its existence.
"Boston’s people and economy." City of Boston. Web. 5 Mar 2013.
< http://www.cityofboston.gov/TridionImages/10 Boston's People and Economy_tcm1-3886.pdf >
The history of Boston – people, economy, growth, education, housing.
Bluestone, B., Billingham, C., White, E., Siflinger, M., Davis, T., & Reardon, T. "The greater Boston housing report card 2012 a
new paradigm for housing in greater Boston." Nov 2012. Web. 1 Mar 2013.
< http://www.northeastern.edu/dukakiscenter/wp-content/uploads/2012_Housing_Report_Card.pdf >
Discusses the insights of the current housing market situations. Detailed report of some of the challenges and demands on housing in
Boston. Proposes explanations on future outlooks of Boston.
Carr, Jacqueline Barbara. After the Siege: a social history of Boston 1775-1800. Upne, 2005.
This literary piece composed by Jacqueline Barbara Carr analyzes the various roles of Bostonians in 18th century society. This includes the
jobs of what different genders, races, ages, and economic statuses were expected to complete.
Dukakis, M. S., & Dukakis, K. "Why does it cost so much to live in Boston?" Northeaster University. 12 Feb 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013.
< http://www.northeastern.edu/dukakiscenter/why-does-it-cost-so-much-to-live-in-boston/ >
The demand for reasonably priced homes. Development of affordable housing.
Glaeser, E. and Shleifer, A. "The Curley Effect: The Economics of Shaping the Electorate." Harvard University. Web. 14 Feb 2013.
< http://www.economics.harvard.edu/faculty/shleifer/files/curley_effect.pdf >
This site is a pdf source of an academic paper composed by E.L. Glaeser and A. Shleifer. In this piece they discuss Curley’s political role in
Boston through different governmental leadership positions in Boston. Curley was in office as mayor of Boston during the 1920-1950 era of
economic stagnation. As a man of Irish descent, he displayed favoritism towards the Irish over the Yankees, especially in regards to the
buildings he helped establish. Glaeser and Shleifer discuss this and how it impacted the economy of Boston.
Holleran, Michael. Boston's" Changeful times": origins of preservation and planning in America. Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.
This source provides information on the changes within Boston’s history, such as landscape, preservation, and the need for urban planning. I
used this source to provide information on the expansion of the city and how they transformed their environment to accommodate the need
for more space.
Huse, Charles Phillips. The financial history of Boston from May 1, 1822, to January 31, 1909. Vol. 15. Harvard University Press, 1916.
This book by Charles Phillips Huse analyzes the economic progression that occurred in Boston between May 1, 1822 and January 31, 1909.
This includes all of the expenditures produced from urban developments of transportation, the metropolis, roadways, waterworks etc.
Kennedy, Lawrence W. Planning the City upon a Hill: Boston since 1630. University of Massachusetts Press, 1994.
Kennedy’s book gives a pertinent summary of planning that shaped Boston into the city it now. The author documents relevant
developments and projects that occurred since 1630 while including a background of both key contributors and dynamic forces that
influenced Boston’s landscape. This book offers a comprehensive historical account of urban planning in Boston.
LeGates, R. T., and F. Stout. "The city reader." (1996).
This is a collection of several pieces composed by several academic scholars that are affiliated with urban planning.
Melnik, M. "Demographic and socio-economic trends in Boston: What we’ve learned from the latest census data." Boston Development Authority.
9 Nov 2009. Web. 3 Mar 2013.
< http://www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org/pdf/ResearchPublications//BostonEconomyDemographics.pdf >
Statistical trends in the growth and development of Boston.
O'Connor, Thomas H. The Boston Irish: A Political History. Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1995.
In this literary piece, Thomas H. O’Connor analyzes the various relations that existed amongst a wide range of Bostonians. These peoples
included the Know-Nothings, Unionists, bureaucrats, and several more.
O'Connor, Thomas H. The Hub: Boston Past and Present. Upne, 2001.
This source provides information on the transition of Boston from a town to a city and the changes it encountered during the nineteenth
century, such as the influence of immigrants and an emphasize on building a new city. I used this source to provide information on the
development of certain neighborhoods, whether affluent or lower-income, and also the presence of retail and business spaces.
Olmsted, Frederick Law. Civilizing American Cities: Writings on City Landscapes. Da Capo Press, 1997.
Olmsted’s book gives a first hand account of Olmsted’s proposal and plans for the development of Boston’s park system. In this book, it
included the original letter submitted to the Park Commission entailing Olmsted’s vision and mission in the future development of Boston’s
park system.
Puleo, Stephen. A City So Grand: The Rise of an American Metropolis: Boston 1850-1900. Beacon Press, 2010.
This source provides a wide range of information, from the expansion of the city through transportation, to the physical filling of the Back
Bay. It also provides a narrative of the Irish immigrants during this period. I used this source to understand Boston’s population growth,
the development of the Back Bay, and the advancements in transportation and its influence on urban space.
Trout, Charles H. Boston, the Great Depression, and the New Deal. New York: Oxford University Press, 1977.
This piece by Charles H. Trout analyzes the poor economic trends that occurred in Boston during the Great Depression and Roosevelt’s New
Deal program. These included the high unemployment rates and ethnic diversities amongst the Irish, Yankees, Jews, etc.
Warner, Sam Bass. Streetcar suburbs: the process of growth in Boston, 1870-1900. Harvard University Press, 1978.
Warner’s book is a historical account of the rise of streetcars in Boston and its impact on the expansion of Boston’s suburbs. The author goes
into great depth on the changing landscape from the destruction of the old buildings to the development of the new buildings. Warner
focuses on the planning that made the drastic changes in the suburb possible. This is a suitable resource for a historical account of
suburbanization in Boston in the late 19th century.
Whitehill, Walter M. Boston: A Topographical History. Cambridge: Belknap of Harvard University Press, 1968. Print.
This source also provides information on the Back Bay. In addition, Whitehill also provides information on the changes within the city as
urban spaces begin to shift and the different socioeconomic neighborhoods. I used this source to better understand the changes in urban
space due to transportation and distinctions between neighborhoods. This source also provided information on the different ways in which
Boston expanded its city physical and economically.
< http://www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=50299 >
A basic timeline of the development of the Central Artery in Boston. Illustrates the formulation that led to the construction of the elevated
highway.
"Affordable housing." Planningboston. 2003. Web. 4 Mar 2013.
< http://planningboston.org/planning/affordable-housing/ >
Explanation of the public housing sector during the 1950 to 1980 era of Boston.
Beagle, Jonathan M. Boston: A Pictorial Celebration. Sterling, 2006.
Beagle’s book documents historical and monumental landmarks in Boston with a photograph of each feature along with a brief summary of
its origins, changes, and its current state. This book is a quick reference to finding popular landmarks in Boston and getting a brief overview
of its existence.
"Boston’s people and economy." City of Boston. Web. 5 Mar 2013.
< http://www.cityofboston.gov/TridionImages/10 Boston's People and Economy_tcm1-3886.pdf >
The history of Boston – people, economy, growth, education, housing.
Bluestone, B., Billingham, C., White, E., Siflinger, M., Davis, T., & Reardon, T. "The greater Boston housing report card 2012 a
new paradigm for housing in greater Boston." Nov 2012. Web. 1 Mar 2013.
< http://www.northeastern.edu/dukakiscenter/wp-content/uploads/2012_Housing_Report_Card.pdf >
Discusses the insights of the current housing market situations. Detailed report of some of the challenges and demands on housing in
Boston. Proposes explanations on future outlooks of Boston.
Carr, Jacqueline Barbara. After the Siege: a social history of Boston 1775-1800. Upne, 2005.
This literary piece composed by Jacqueline Barbara Carr analyzes the various roles of Bostonians in 18th century society. This includes the
jobs of what different genders, races, ages, and economic statuses were expected to complete.
Dukakis, M. S., & Dukakis, K. "Why does it cost so much to live in Boston?" Northeaster University. 12 Feb 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013.
< http://www.northeastern.edu/dukakiscenter/why-does-it-cost-so-much-to-live-in-boston/ >
The demand for reasonably priced homes. Development of affordable housing.
Glaeser, E. and Shleifer, A. "The Curley Effect: The Economics of Shaping the Electorate." Harvard University. Web. 14 Feb 2013.
< http://www.economics.harvard.edu/faculty/shleifer/files/curley_effect.pdf >
This site is a pdf source of an academic paper composed by E.L. Glaeser and A. Shleifer. In this piece they discuss Curley’s political role in
Boston through different governmental leadership positions in Boston. Curley was in office as mayor of Boston during the 1920-1950 era of
economic stagnation. As a man of Irish descent, he displayed favoritism towards the Irish over the Yankees, especially in regards to the
buildings he helped establish. Glaeser and Shleifer discuss this and how it impacted the economy of Boston.
Holleran, Michael. Boston's" Changeful times": origins of preservation and planning in America. Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.
This source provides information on the changes within Boston’s history, such as landscape, preservation, and the need for urban planning. I
used this source to provide information on the expansion of the city and how they transformed their environment to accommodate the need
for more space.
Huse, Charles Phillips. The financial history of Boston from May 1, 1822, to January 31, 1909. Vol. 15. Harvard University Press, 1916.
This book by Charles Phillips Huse analyzes the economic progression that occurred in Boston between May 1, 1822 and January 31, 1909.
This includes all of the expenditures produced from urban developments of transportation, the metropolis, roadways, waterworks etc.
Kennedy, Lawrence W. Planning the City upon a Hill: Boston since 1630. University of Massachusetts Press, 1994.
Kennedy’s book gives a pertinent summary of planning that shaped Boston into the city it now. The author documents relevant
developments and projects that occurred since 1630 while including a background of both key contributors and dynamic forces that
influenced Boston’s landscape. This book offers a comprehensive historical account of urban planning in Boston.
LeGates, R. T., and F. Stout. "The city reader." (1996).
This is a collection of several pieces composed by several academic scholars that are affiliated with urban planning.
Melnik, M. "Demographic and socio-economic trends in Boston: What we’ve learned from the latest census data." Boston Development Authority.
9 Nov 2009. Web. 3 Mar 2013.
< http://www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org/pdf/ResearchPublications//BostonEconomyDemographics.pdf >
Statistical trends in the growth and development of Boston.
O'Connor, Thomas H. The Boston Irish: A Political History. Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1995.
In this literary piece, Thomas H. O’Connor analyzes the various relations that existed amongst a wide range of Bostonians. These peoples
included the Know-Nothings, Unionists, bureaucrats, and several more.
O'Connor, Thomas H. The Hub: Boston Past and Present. Upne, 2001.
This source provides information on the transition of Boston from a town to a city and the changes it encountered during the nineteenth
century, such as the influence of immigrants and an emphasize on building a new city. I used this source to provide information on the
development of certain neighborhoods, whether affluent or lower-income, and also the presence of retail and business spaces.
Olmsted, Frederick Law. Civilizing American Cities: Writings on City Landscapes. Da Capo Press, 1997.
Olmsted’s book gives a first hand account of Olmsted’s proposal and plans for the development of Boston’s park system. In this book, it
included the original letter submitted to the Park Commission entailing Olmsted’s vision and mission in the future development of Boston’s
park system.
Puleo, Stephen. A City So Grand: The Rise of an American Metropolis: Boston 1850-1900. Beacon Press, 2010.
This source provides a wide range of information, from the expansion of the city through transportation, to the physical filling of the Back
Bay. It also provides a narrative of the Irish immigrants during this period. I used this source to understand Boston’s population growth,
the development of the Back Bay, and the advancements in transportation and its influence on urban space.
Trout, Charles H. Boston, the Great Depression, and the New Deal. New York: Oxford University Press, 1977.
This piece by Charles H. Trout analyzes the poor economic trends that occurred in Boston during the Great Depression and Roosevelt’s New
Deal program. These included the high unemployment rates and ethnic diversities amongst the Irish, Yankees, Jews, etc.
Warner, Sam Bass. Streetcar suburbs: the process of growth in Boston, 1870-1900. Harvard University Press, 1978.
Warner’s book is a historical account of the rise of streetcars in Boston and its impact on the expansion of Boston’s suburbs. The author goes
into great depth on the changing landscape from the destruction of the old buildings to the development of the new buildings. Warner
focuses on the planning that made the drastic changes in the suburb possible. This is a suitable resource for a historical account of
suburbanization in Boston in the late 19th century.
Whitehill, Walter M. Boston: A Topographical History. Cambridge: Belknap of Harvard University Press, 1968. Print.
This source also provides information on the Back Bay. In addition, Whitehill also provides information on the changes within the city as
urban spaces begin to shift and the different socioeconomic neighborhoods. I used this source to better understand the changes in urban
space due to transportation and distinctions between neighborhoods. This source also provided information on the different ways in which
Boston expanded its city physical and economically.