Articles

Article Articles and posts that explore and explain our collections and initiatives


  • October 9, 2024
  • Gerald A. Rosenthal

Time Travel Back to 1906 Boston

In this two-part article series, friend of the Center, Gerald A. Rosenthal, explores the history and infrastructure of Boston in 1906 and also uses the 1906 film Seeing Boston to provide a detailed tour by trolley car through the city.

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  • August 26, 2024
  • Lauren Farley, Ellie Flynn, Miles Goldstein, Anthony Ruiz, Max Woolf, and Jonathan Anjaria

Stories from urban atlases of Waltham

Students at Brandeis University used Allmaps to research how the landscape of Waltham, MA has changed over time.

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  • July 19, 2024
  • Caitlin O'Brian, Rachel Sharer

Highlights From The Vault: Functional Advertisements

Check out these highlights from the July 19th themed From The Vault: Functional Advertisements. This event was curated by Caitlin O’Brian, Fundraising & Development intern and Rachel Sharer, Development & Grants Manager.

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