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Arch at junction of Boylston and Washington Streets. Beginning of the Worcester Turnpike (present day Rt. 9), opened in 1810.

Scope and Contents Boards in front of the Soldiers' Monument by the Public Library, bearing the names of Brookline men and women currently serving in the armed forces during World War II. The boards were erected by the town, designed by the town Engineering Department, and dedicated on Armistice Day (Nov. 11), 1942. Three boards were installed initially, each with the capacity to display 1,800 names; a fourth board was added at a later date. 3,154 names populated the boards at their unveililing in 1942...

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Close-up shot of plaque commemorating the founding of Brookline. Dedicated in 1905 at the town's bicentennial. Located on the Town Green at Warren and Walnut streets. On back of photograph "TAken by Brookline Engineering Dept." is stamped and the following is written: "Monument, Warren + Walnut Sts in park opp. First Church."

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Boulder and plaque erected by the DAR honoring Hannah Goddard. Text on back of photo: "Tablet at the old Goddard House, Goddard Avenue. Given to Gorham Dana by Carlton Parker and by him to the Brookline Historical Society."

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Stone milestone marker reading "Boston 5 miles 1729 P.D." Located on Harvard Street in the Harvard Congregational Church Yard.

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Memorial on Town Green located at the triangle in the intersection of Walnut & Warren Streets, opposite First Parish Church. Heath Elm in background.