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February 6: Delegates ratify U.S. Constitution; [25] Boston becomes part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. February 8: Parade in honor of ratification of U.S. Constitution. [25] 1789 William Hill Brown's The Power of Sympathy published. Boston Directory and Massachusetts Magazine begin publication. 1790 Memorial column erected atop Beacon Hill.
Despite these losses, Boston's ambiance remains unique among world cities and, in many ways, has improved in recent years—racial tensions have eased dramatically, city streets bustle with a vitality not seen since the 1920s, and once again Boston has become a hub of intellectual, technological, and political ideas.
Most of Boston's breweries were once located in Mission Hill, but three periods of Prohibition (1852–1868, 1869–1875 and 1918–1933) and the nation's transition from local breweries to national mass-produced brands took their toll on business.
On the morning of Jan. 15, 1919, a gargantuan steel drum in the North End neighborhood of Boston burst open and sent 2.3 million gallons of thick molasses tearing through the streets and into the ...
Aug. 17—100 Years Ago Aug. 17, 1923 In a bare whitewashed room, in Montevue Hospital, the county's poorhouse, with windows looking out on the vivid sunshine of a Frederick County fall day, and ...
It's hard to believe that the year 2000 was 25 years ago. From iconic movies to tech innovations, here are 25 things turning 25 this year. 25 things you won't believe are turning 25 in 2025
At that time, most of the Victorian homes that line the slope of the hill were constructed. 1888 German map of Boston Harbor showing Dorchester in the lower left hand corner. Transportation influenced the development of the neighborhood. The Shawmut Branch Railroad provided a connection to downtown Boston starting in 1872.
There were 252,699 households, of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 25.5% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.0% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.