Time Machine Video
Join us on a voyage through time as we soar above Boston in a flying time machine.
Mike Kovac is your guide and resident historian as you explore Boston and witness the
city's transformation over time. You will see that much of Boston sits on reclaimed land,
and that the city has grown substantially since the 18th century. See Boston landmarks
like the State House and Long Wharf that have stood the test of time, but note the
changes to their surroundings. By the end of the tour, you will be an expert on Boston
history and you will be prepared for further exploration in Maps Over Time.
The video is available for download as a 39 MB Quicktime (.mov) file. This is a high
quality, low-compression video. To save the movie to disk, follow the instructions below.
PC users should right-click on this link and
choose "Save Target As..." to download the video file.
MAC users should click and hold this link and
choose "Save Link As..." to download the video file.
or take a look at some more screenshots:
Time machine captain Mike Kovac
gives preflight instructions
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The time machine prepares for
lift-off outside the State House
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The Massachusetts State House in 1775
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The Massachusetts State House in 2000
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Rebel cannons await the
British at Dorchester Flats
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A digital rendering of Boston's
present day skyline
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