Millions visit Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market each year — drawn by the food, the shops, and the rich sense of history. But behind the brick and granite walls are stories that most visitors (and even many locals) have never heard. What secrets does Faneuil Hall’s golden grasshopper weathervane hold? Why were the servers at Durgin-Park so famously sassy? And what is the uncomfortable truth behind the fortune that started it all? Packed with colorful characters and forgotten chapters of Boston history, this book is perfect for curious visitors and lifelong Bostonians who want to see the city with fresh eyes.
Millions visit Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market each year — drawn by the food, the shops, and the rich sense of history. But behind the brick and granite walls are stories that most visitors (and even many locals) have never heard. What secrets does Faneuil Hall’s golden grasshopper weathervane hold? Why were the servers at Durgin-Park so famously sassy? And what is the uncomfortable truth behind the fortune that started it all? Packed with colorful characters and forgotten chapters of Boston history, this book is perfect for curious visitors and lifelong Bostonians who want to see the city with fresh eyes.