Many famous books were published here, including The Scarlet Letter, Walden, and the Atlantic Monthly magazine. The Bookstore was built in 1712 as an apothecary shop, office and home of Thomas Crease. It is one of Boston's oldest surviving structures. Today, The Boston Globe Store which was founded by The Boston Globe newspaper occupies the building and specializes in New England and travel books and maps.

Location: On the corner of School and Washington Streets.

Hours of Operation: Open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:30pm; Sat. 9:00am to 6:00pm; Sun. 11:00am to 6:00pm.

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