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- Founded in 1630 it is one of America' s oldest cities.
- Home of America' s first subway system, ' The T' .
- Houses the headquarters for the Church of Christ, Scientist.
- Founded America' s first public school, Boston Latin School.
- Founded America' s first college, Harvard College, in 1636.
Expert summary
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts as well as its largest city. Boston has a proud history running back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Boston Tea Party. The city is proud of its historical role as one of the main staging areas for the US Revolutionary War. The city's status extends far beyond the historical into the financial realm as it has been and remains a major US shipping port and one of the major financial centers for the Unites States. The Greater Boston area is also famed as one of the most prestigious educational centers in the world. Greater Boston contains more than 100 colleges with more than a quarter of a million students.
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MBTA Public Transit
Official website for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. You can use their site to plan trips in, around, and out of Boston using its great public transit system.
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Boston History Tour
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Beautiful Boston Slide Show
A good slide show video of Boston. This video has some beautiful photographs in it. -
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The Boston City Band playing the National Emblem March. Not the best recording but still a good watch for band enthusiasts.
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Beautiful Boston Skyline
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Aerial Photograph of Boston
A beautiful aerial photograph of Boston. The colors in this shot are fantastic.
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Boston Then and Now
A great photographic comparison of Boston history. A very creative way to depict the changes over the past 150 years. -
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Boston Eyewitness Guide
A great guide to the city of Boston. It includes photos, maps, information, and more.
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