Munsey's Magazine, October 1902

This October 1902 issue of Munsey's Magazine features "The City of a Great Tradition" by Douglas Story, a lengthy illustrated essay on Boston's historical and cultural significance. Story traces Boston's revolutionary heritage through its landmark buildings—Christ Church (from which Paul Revere's signal lanterns hung in 1775), the Old South Meeting House (site of the Boston Tea Party), and the State House with its gilded dome. The piece emphasizes Boston's dual character as politically conservative yet intellectually progressive, attributing this to its Puritan legacy. Story details Boston's commitment to education, libraries, public parks, and residential aesthetics, contrasting the city's sober work ethic with that of New York. The issue also includes a section titled "In the Public Eye" featuring portraits and brief notes on King George of Saxony, the Duchess of Marlborough, and Reverend Francis E. Clarke, founder of Christian Endeavor societies.