![]() They are willing to go to great lengths for each other. In mid-May, there was a bed full of various colorful flowers on the south side of the main building.The Mandem are all very close and see each other as family. The library was greatly expanded through the early 20th Century, and it's nice to see the additions seem to have carried on the external appearance of the original. Note that the old building is a still a functional part of the library, so decorum and silence are recommended. ![]() A brochure is available at the help desk that describes the history and current locations of the various La Farge windows. That part, from the early 1880s, is quite attractive, with stained glass windows and lavish carved wood, and even an imposing fireplace in th east wall. Go up to the 2nd floor and there is a help desk, and they'll direct one around the corner and through a narrow corridor that links to the original Richardson building. The entrance closest to the parking lot leads into the new section of the library, which is handsome, but not nearly as visually appealing as the original building. This is a public library, so it is free to enter (and, yes, vagrants do sit inside, but they kept to themselves and weren't bothering the visitors or staff). Visiting the Crane library is not difficult there is ample free parking on the east side of the complex, easily accessible from Washington street. If one has already visited Boston, then the Crane Library in Quincy may look rather familiar: it was designed by the same architect as Boston's lovely Trinity Church, and the stained glass in the library's old section was created by the same master (John La Farge) who did the windows in Trinity. Be sure to also see the original Adams burial place in Hancock cemetery. This is definitely a stop to be be made while touring the area. It wasn't until 1852 that son Charles had his parents also moved to the crypt. Quincy arranged in 1828 for his mother & father to be transferred from the family grave in Hancock cemetery, located across from the church, to the church's basement crypt. The docent then took us downstairs where we actually entered the crypt through the wrought iron doors, and could actually touch all four tombs, of which the Presidents' were flag draped. The Adams pew #54 was purchased by Quincy in 1828, two years after the passing of his father. It was most interesting as an example worshipers had to buy a pew and then pay annual taxes on it. As we entered the church, a well briefed docent took us and another family up to the front of the church were we were seated in pews as he began his narrative on the fascinating church's history. Our complete Adams itinerary was great - well done!Īs we travel, my wife and I seek out our Presidents' final resting places most are unique in some way, and both John and his son Quincy are no exception. Third - across from the visitor's center is The United Parrish First Church where both Adams and wifes are entombed - docents will describe the rich church's history before taking you to the basement and actually enter the crypt. A parking garage is located in back of the center the ranger will validate your ticket for free parking. The gift shop is also packed with Adams clothing and souvenirs. Second, the visitor's center, located in Quincy, is separate from the "tour"- a ranger here will help with your Adams questions and will show a great movie on the Adams history, with narrators including Tom Hanks. ![]() ![]() ![]() Throughout our ranger led tour, several tourists were turned away not knowing that reservations were required. It also requires you to drive between the two site locations. Reservations are limited, and times should be booked well in advance of your touring day. First, tours of the Adams' homes, including the two birthplace homes of John and Quincy and their later home of Peace field - which covered four generations, require on-line reservations. There are basically three areas of touring interest. To get the complete Adams story, you need to do some itinerary planning. ![]()
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