Esther's photos with the keyword: Beacon Hill

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This is a monument to the first use of ether gas to block pain which occurred during a procedure to remove a tumor at the Massachusetts General Hospital on October 16, 1846. Prior to that, operations were conducted without any painkillers. www.massmoments.org/moment-details/boston-dentist-demonstrates-ether.html "The statue depicts a medical doctor in medieval Moorish-Spanish robe and turban—representing a Good Samaritan—who holds the drooping body of an almost naked man on his left knee. The doctor holds in his left hand a cloth, suggesting the use of ether that would be developed in centuries to come. The anachronistic use of a Moorish doctor was probably intentional and served to avoid choosing sides in a debate that was raging at the time over who should receive credit for the first use of ether as an anesthetic. A handful of individuals had claimed credit for the discovery of anesthesia, most notably William T. G. Morton and Crawford Long." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ether_Monument AIMG 4333

Above the crowds in Beacon Hill.

The "new" Massachusetts Statehouse which remains in use today was built in 1789. Its dome is made out of copper and is covered in 24 karat gold leaf. Back in 2006, a tethered helium balloon ride was offered on the Boston Common. The day I went, it was rather windy which kept the balloon spinning around and affording wonderful views of the city. I had a great time leaning over the side and taking photos, but my husband did not appreciate the spinning and vowed never to ride a balloon again. ABalloon Ride Sept.2006 012