Boston Sports Temples

Ringling, Rodeos, and Rallies

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Construction of main roof of the Boston Garden

1 photographic print : gelatin silver ; 8 x 10 in.

Newspaper caption on verso reads, "The first of the seven roof trusses supporting the main roof of the new North Station Coliseum was raised into position today.  These trusses are the largest of their kind in this section of the country.  They span 40 feet more than the trusses of the Boston Arena and each one carries twice as much roof area." 

Misc: Railroads: Boston & Maine: Stations

The Boston Garden opened in 1928 above bustling North Station. Considered one of the premier indoor venues of its time, the Garden attracted professional sports franchises—most notably Bruins hockey and Celtics basketball—as well as a wide variety of shows, sporting contests, and rallies.
The Garden’s location above a rail station reflected the common practice at the time of locating arenas in urban centers near public transportation. With seats for roughly 15,000 fans, the stadium boasted over twice the capacity of the existing Boston Arena across town.

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1 photographic print on mount : gelatin silver ; 8 x 10 in., on mount 11 x 14 in.

Aerial photograph showing roof and facade of the Boston Garden.  The Hotel Manger is to the left of the Garden.  Facade faces on Causeway Street.  Boston and Maine trackage visible to left of photo.

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Elevated in front of North Station from the Haymarket Sq. Relief Hospital

1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.

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Boston Garden

Braves Field

Fenway Park

Suffolk Downs

Basketball players; Basketball; Sports & recreation facilities

Boston Celtics (Basketball team); Boston Garden (Boston, Mass.)

1 negative : film, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.

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Boston Public Library

Digital Commonwealth

The Garden welcomed the Boston Celtics in 1946, when the professional basketball team was imported from its previous home at the Boston Arena across town. 
The Celtics brought the Arena’s parquet floor with them, which had been constructed from wood scraps during a post-war lumber shortage. The floor and its irregularities became a signature feature of the Garden.

Auerbach and other Celtics listen to Tom Heinsohn

Red Auerbach in locker room at Boston Garden with Celtics players and team officials.

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Cousy with layup for Celtics at Garden vs. Knicks

Bob Cousy in midair with ball against New York Knicks.

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The Eternal Battle, Russell versus Chamberlain at Boston Garden

1 photographic print : gelatin silver ; 9 x 13 1/2 in.

"Russell tries to block Chamberlain in today's game at Boston Garden."  is written in blue pen by photographer on verso.  Russell was the star center for the Celtics and Chamberlain for Philadelphia.

Boston Sports Temples

Hoops

Hoops