Film of a drive around Boston in 1964

[Jimmy]

http://video.mit.edu/watch/view-from-the-road-1958-kevin-lynch-7395/

The description says 1958, but people on another forum figured out
it's probably the summer of '64, based on the construction of the
Prudential Center and other buildings.

Most of these roads have not changed at all since then.

Jimmy

[Paul D. DeRocco]

Post by Jimmy
http://video.mit.edu/watch/view-from-the-road-1958-kevin-lynch-7395/
The description says 1958, but people on another forum figured out
it's probably the summer of '64, based on the construction of the
Prudential Center and other buildings.
Most of these roads have not changed at all since then.

I agree. What surprises me is how much of the city looks basically the same
half a century later. Sure, there are lots more skyscrapers downtown, but
most of the neighborhoods have pretty much the same feel.

I wish the quality of the video was better, though. I'd love to capture the
stream, play it slowly, and figure out the exact route.