This was her first introduction to the the architecture and style of the area and she was enamored. There are gated cubbyholes.
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And odd-shaped, quaint entrances that don't meet current design standards.
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There were colorful window boxes of all dimensions with in-season trimmings. Colorful peppers abound to spice up the color.
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Some of the entrances were bright, inviting, and traditional with whale-shaped door knockers.
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Some entrances were under construction. Fun to peek inside as the construction crews started their day.
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Some entrances had secure but cozy and tidy surrounds.
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Some entrances had just the right touch of distinctive accessories.
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Some entrances were more formal.
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Some entrances were more quaint and seasonal. As I was snapping this photo, the door opened and the owner commented her disappointment and chagrin for how some of her pumpkins and gourds were missing over the last few weeks. I could only offer her a compliment on her style and charm.
Copyright James E. Martin 2014 Beacon Hill Quaint and Complimented
There are numerous landscaping features. Some in disarray over seasonal frost heaving but quaint patterning nonetheless.
Copyright James E. Martin 2014 Beacon Hill Tree Trim
Many trees have low fencing and delightful foliage trim amidst the brick walkways and granite curbstones.
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The diversity of wrought iron and cast fences and finials is a true delight to characterize the neighborhoods.
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Amidst the dawn, the cool shadows amidst the brick buildings, and the emerging early morning bustle, I thought for sure I saw some stoop-shouldered individuals with poufy-sleeved french shirts, vests, calf-leggings, buckled shoes, and tri-cornered hats rounding the intersecting streets while heading off to tool the silver and pewter plate-ware and publish their revolutionary diatribes to throw off oppressive governments and taxation. I can at least ardently hope for those things in Massachusetts.
There were numerous buildings most of which were trim and neat and offered many attractive features. Love the bay windows!
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Beacon Hill offers some great patterns and color palettes. Brick structures and walks, granite curbs and foundations, stone architectural garnishes, wrought iron fencing and hinges, multi-paned twelve-over-twelve window glass with shutters, tiny gardens, narrow sidewalks and alleys, and copper-oxidized bay windows.
The color palette includes the wrought iron and shutter black and crisp trim white. The mud-red, chalky brick with blackened soot stains. Cobblestone and granite grey. Foliage green. And the Bullfinch butter yellow and cream-colors of the Massachusetts Statehouse. And the vintage browns of aged fine, tight-grained furniture woods such as cherry, mahogany, walnut, and poplar.And the glint of burnished bronze, polished brass, vintage pewter, polished silver, and the sunlight glinting off the gold-leaf cupola of the Statehouse.
I have an idea of what to use that palette for in the future.
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