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Boston Archives and Records

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Official Bluesky account of the City of Boston Archives. We manage, preserve, and provide access to the municipal government records of Boston. boston.gov/departments/archives-and-records-management

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 1d

Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, commander of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, was born #onthisday in 1837!

Image: Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial from "Exercises at the dedication of the monument to Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the Fifty-fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Infantry", 1897.

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 3d

It's time for another #mysteryphoto! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 4d

Check out the 1983 Puerto Rican Festival on City Hall Plaza! #LatinxHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth

Image 1: Flag raising at the 1983 Puerto Rican Festival
Image 2: A speaker at the Puerto Rican Festival
Image 3: A band at the Puerto Rican Festival
Image 4: Dancers at the Puerto Rican Festival

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 8d

Thanks for playing everyone! The answer is City Square Station, taken on March 13, 1901!

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 8d

We gave you some extra time with this one! The answer is Post Office Square, taken June 9, 1929!

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 8d

Take a look at the view of Boylston Street from the Hotel Lenox, #onthisday in 1912!

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 10d

It's #mysteryphoto time! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 11d

We are sharing longtime community activist Jorge "Chico" Munoz! He co-founded Boston's annual Puerto Rican Festival and The Spanish Action Center and was the first Latino trustee of the City of Boston Board of Health and Hospitals. #LatinxHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 15d

Take a look at 238-280 State Street, photographed #onthisday in 1912!

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 16d

Happy Birthday former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White!

Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 17d

Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you, Boston! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 18d

September 15th - October 15th is Latinx Heritage Month! Take a look at Mayor Walsh at a Hispanic heritage celebration in East Boston in 2018!
#LatinxHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth

Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 19d

Happy first day of Fall, Boston!
#Fall #Autumn

Image: The Muddy River, taken October 1965 by Peter H. Dreyer.

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 21d

The answer is Commercial Street and Battery Street taken on December 22, 1930!

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 23d

It's time for another #mysteryphoto! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 24d

The Town of Boston was founded #onthisday in 1630! Check out all the ways the city celebrated in this program from the 300th anniversary celebration! Happy Birthday Boston!

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 26d

September 15th - October 15th is Latinx Heritage Month! Take a look at this City Council Resolution recognizing it below! #LatinxHeritageMonth #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth

Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 29d

Take a look at 182-192 Boylston Street photographed #onthisday in 1913!

Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 29d

Thanks for playing everyone! This photo was taken opposite 505 Hyde Park Ave on June 23, 1931!

Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · Sep 11

Today we honor and remember all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · Sep 10

It's time for another #mysteryphoto! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · Sep 9

The Boston Police Strike began #onthisday in 1919. Officers were seeking higher wages and union recognition. The strike ended on September 13, when Police Commissioner Curtis hired replacement officers at higher wages.

Image: National Guard on the roof of Faneuil Hall during the 1919 Police Strike.

Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · Sep 4

The answer is North Station, taken August 12, 1912!

Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · Sep 4

In honor of the first day of school for Boston Public Schools, take a look at these students and their teacher at the Horace Mann School circa 1890-1900!

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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · Sep 3

Check out Blue Hill Avenue opposite Waverly Street #onthisday in 1926!

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