Allston-Brighton
provides a comprehensive overview of the history of one of Boston's
most dynamic neighborhoods. It traces the development of
the community through four important incarnations: agricultural
village, market town, streetcar suburb, and modern-day cultural
crossroads. A thorough history of the Boston suburb is
provided through informative introductions, captions and over
two hundred vintage photographs.
Many early industries and technological developments significant to the history of Allston-Brighton are spotlighted, including the evolution of the cattle trade and the railroad and trolley systems. The community's civic and institutional groups are also featured, resulting in a detailed portrait of life over the past three hundred and fifty years.