The real Boston in 1776 was a town full of dark combustible wood: one- or two-story buildings that had survived numerous fires during the century and were built around a hearth to provide much-needed heat. Only the wealthy and public officials could afford Georgian brick manors.
Historical authenticity and truth, myth and legend, and everything in between. A close-up look at some of the less remembered, but no less important, aspects of American history. Please enjoy.