Map Maker: E.A. DownsPublisher: George H. Walker & Co.Type(s): Bird's Eye ViewSize: 40.75" wide x 27" highID: 3738Collection: Library of CongressAtlas: Massachusetts Bird's Eye Views Boston in Transit Book Figure 4.109Bird’s Eye View of Boston, 1899Published the same year that South Station opened to the public, a 1899 bird’s eye view captures the physical urbanity of Boston. Individual buildings and transportation infrastructure are detailed. Various bridges and causeways connect Boston with Cambridge. Boston Common conceals a two-year-old Tremont Street Subway. A brand new South Station lies alongside Fort Point Channel. Steam railroad lines and depots are clustered around Causeway Street. Streetcar tracks and electric streetcars run along the streets.
