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According to Wikipedia, here’s some brief history on the founding of Boston, MA.
“Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region.
In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city on the Shawmut Peninsula. During the late 18th century, Boston was the location of several major events during the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Several early battles of the American Revolution, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston, occurred within the city and surrounding areas. Through land reclamation and municipal annexation, Boston has expanded beyond the peninsula. After American independence was attained Boston became a major shipping port and manufacturing center, and its rich history now helps attract over 20 million visitors annually. The city was the site of several firsts, including America's first public school, Boston Latin School (1635), and the first subway system in the United States (1897).”
For more info on the history of Boston, read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston#History
And here are some great books on Boston’s history:
When in Boston: A Time Line & Almanac by Jim Vrabel
http://www.amazon.com/When-Boston-Time-Line-Almanac/dp/1555536204/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296005672&sr=1-10
A City So Grand: The Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900 by Stephen Puleo
http://www.amazon.com/City-So-Grand-Metropolis-1850-1900/dp/0807050431/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296005672&sr=1-5
Eden on the Charles: The Making of Boston by Michael Rawson
http://www.amazon.com/Eden-Charles-Making-Michael-Rawson/dp/0674048415/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296005672&sr=1-6
“Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region.
In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city on the Shawmut Peninsula. During the late 18th century, Boston was the location of several major events during the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Several early battles of the American Revolution, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston, occurred within the city and surrounding areas. Through land reclamation and municipal annexation, Boston has expanded beyond the peninsula. After American independence was attained Boston became a major shipping port and manufacturing center, and its rich history now helps attract over 20 million visitors annually. The city was the site of several firsts, including America's first public school, Boston Latin School (1635), and the first subway system in the United States (1897).”
For more info on the history of Boston, read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston#History
And here are some great books on Boston’s history:
When in Boston: A Time Line & Almanac by Jim Vrabel
http://www.amazon.com/When-Boston-Time-Line-Almanac/dp/1555536204/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296005672&sr=1-10
A City So Grand: The Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900 by Stephen Puleo
http://www.amazon.com/City-So-Grand-Metropolis-1850-1900/dp/0807050431/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296005672&sr=1-5
Eden on the Charles: The Making of Boston by Michael Rawson
http://www.amazon.com/Eden-Charles-Making-Michael-Rawson/dp/0674048415/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296005672&sr=1-6
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