Boston Community Art

The Prudential Tower looms over Brookline.

O'Leary's, an old-school Irish pub with live music open until 2 a.m. most nights, sits on Beacon Street.

Waxy's, on Beacon Street, advertises itself as a "modern Irish bar" with kitchen fresh food and crafted cocktails and beers.

Brownstone apartments and parking meters line Beacon Street, one of the major roads in Brookline.

Down Under School of Yoga promises America's finest yoga teachers, "green studios", compassionate classes where it is okay to go at your own pace, and no selling of expensive yoga mats.

The apartments at 1070 Beacon Street were built in 1897, and are currently worth over $700,000.

The 1070 Beacon Street apartment building, along with several others on the street, has detailed and mindfully crafted architecture.

The 1080 Beacon Street apartment building contains several arches on the outside. Built in 1915, some apartments inside are estimated at over $1,000,000.

The entrance to the 1080 Beacon Street apartments.

This home, at 1128 Beacon Street, is currently valued at over $2,000,000.

Describing itself as "progressive in attitude yet traditional in practice," Ohabei Shalom is a reform Jewish synagogue currently celebrating its 175th anniversary. The building's design combines Byzantine Revival and Moorish Revival styles. It was designed by Boston architects, Blackall, Clapp, and Whittemore.

A figure of a menorah sits on top of the tall dome of Temple Ohabei Shalom.

The building at 1248 Beacon Street has broken windows, a padlocked wood plank door, and a large "NO ENTRY" sign.

Temple Sinai, a small reform Jewish synagogue, is located near Coolidge Corner in Brookline.

The apartments at 1272 Beacon Street were built in 1925 and are currently going for $1,900,000. Juliet balconies adorn the outside.

Jerusalem Pita & Grill offers home-cooked middle eastern cuisine "bursting with taste". They offer dine-in, takeout, and catering for Shabbat and holiday meals.

Brookline Superette, at 18 Pleasant Street, offers "frozen foods, fresh produce & other basics."

The S.S. Pierce Building, at the center of Coolidge Corner, was constructed in 1897. Having houses many businesses over the years, it was originally home to an S.S. Pierce grocery store.

A sign signaling the main area of Coolidge Corner

Brookline Booksmith, in Coolidge Corner, is one of the last remaining unique, independent bookshops in the area. Opened in 1961, it remains popular to this day.

Jordan, an employee at Brookline Booksmith responsible for cashiering and inventory, has been working at the store for two and a half years.

Inside Brookline Booksmith

Brookline Booksmith offers an array of unique items and crafts.

Public art hangs on the brick wall of an alley in Coolidge Corner.

These mosaic art pieces are anonymously made.

The individual mosaic pieces have names inscribed on them.

New England Comics, at 316 Harvard Street, offers thousands of comic book issues for as low as $1.00 each, as well as toys for adults and kids.

The Picture Place, at 320A Harvard Street, has offered picture framing for over 40 years. "From baby pictures to baseballs, movie posters to marriage contracts, flowers to flip flops, if you own it, we will frame it." -http://pictureplacebrookline.com

A sign for Congregation Kehillath Israel, a synagogue in Coolidge Corner celebrating 100 years.

Established in 1933, Coolidge Corner Theatre is a very popular independently run movie theatre, showing contemporary art house and independent film, along with some mainstream movies, broadcasts from London's National Theatre, Big Screen Classics, Midnite cult films, and sing-alongs.

The ticket office for the Coolidge is outside the theatre. The line for tickets can become very long.

A man puts up new lettering on the large sign in front of the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Paris Creperie is a cafe serving savory crepes, sweet crepes, "build your own" crepes, smoothies, and nutella chocolate drinks.

The inside of Paris Creperie is adorned with French art.

The inside of Paris Creperie is adorned with French art.

The large menu for Paris Creperie hovers over the small kitchen.

A nutella crepe and soy smoothie from Paris Creperie

Oath Craft Pizza, opened on April 6th, 2017, is the newest addition to Coolidge Corner, and offers build-your-own pizzas.

Oath Craft Pizza also offers a unique soda machine, filled with Stubborn Soda. It offers flavors such as Pineapple Cream Soda and Orange Hibiscus.

"LEAF Boutique carries a wide selection of unique jewelry, on-trend accessories, and boho-chic clothing staples" - https://leafboutiquebrookline.com.  LEAF is located at 1382-B Beacon Street.

The Clayroom, a paint your own pottery studio, is currently offering a plate painting contest for free, with prizes. It is located at 1408 Beacon Street.

The Books & Arts store, at 1428 Beacon Street, sells many items related to Russian culture, including books, crafts, movies, and souvenirs.

A display window for the Books & Arts store

Albert's of Brookline, at 1392A Beacon Street, is a family owned and operated florist with only this one location. The founder and owner, Albert Clough, was a Marine in the Vietnam War, a rock star with a top 10 hit, and has been voted best florist in Brookline 12 times in 17 years.

"At When Pigs Fly, we bake old-world, artisan breads fresh, every day, using the finest organic, natural ingredients. Now experience what over one million people in New England have enjoyed for years!" -https://www.sendbread.com. When Pigs Fly is located at 1378 Beacon Street.

The Brookline Ballet School, located at 1431 Beacon Street and founded in 2010, offers professional training in classical ballet for all ages and abilities, from young boys and girls to adults.

An uphill street in Brookline, MA