Join Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University, Brandeis University Press, and Revolutionary Spaces for a conversation about Boston’s historical architecture—an essential part of the city’s enduring beauty and character. 'Boston’s Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them' (Brandeis University Press) is the first book to dive into the city’s fifty oldest buildings.
City Archaeologist Joseph Bagley’s narrative introduces readers to Boston’s early history through maps, photographs, and an overview of the city’s historic preservation movement. As Boston approaches its four-hundredth anniversary, don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about our historic city.
Moderated by Robert J. Allison, Professor of History at Suffolk University.
Joseph M. Bagley is the city archaeologist of Boston, a historic preservationist, and a staff member of the Boston Landmarks Commission. He has worked for multiple local and state historic preservation offices, including the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the Massachusetts Historical Commission. In 2016, he published his award-winning first book, 'A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts' (Brandeis University Press).
Robert J. Allison is a professor of History at Suffolk University and a lecturer at the Harvard Extension School. He is president of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts and chair of Revolution 250. His books include 'The Crescent Obscured: The United States and the Muslim World', 1776-1815, 'Stephen Decatur, American Naval Hero', 1779-1820, 'A Short History of Boston, and Revolutionary Sites of Greater Boston'.
