Route 128 and the Birth of the Age of High Tech

The narrative explores the evolution of Greater Boston as a center for innovation, tracing its journey from 19th-century inventions like ether and the telephone to the high-tech boom post-World War II. It highlights Route 128, initially designed to alleviate traffic, which transformed into a hub of industrial parks and technological advancement, earning the nickname "Golden Crescent." The book intricately connects the development of this beltway with the rise of Massachusetts' high-tech industries, pivotal in shaping the modern landscape of personal computing and biotechnology.