The Boston Public Library had lots of first's in the library industry.
1st publicly supported municipal library
1st large library to open to the public
1st public library to allow the borrowing of books and other materials to be taken home
There is a beautiful open-air courtyard in the middle which is host to several concerts.
We enjoyed lunch in the Maproom Cafe.
After spending a couple of hours here, we decided to head back to the New England Historic Genealogical Society as we felt they had better records for what we were looking for.
Closing at 5 made it an early day for us. But also put us smack in the middle of rush-hour. Taco Bell for supper tonight!
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