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Boston
Suffolk County,
Zip Code
The Hub of the Universe
Cradle of Liberty
Beantown
Puritan City
The Massachusetts state capital is Boston.
What would you like to know about Boston
Statistics & Facts
Location
Weather & Climate
History & History-related items
Boston historical events.
City Attractions
Boston Government
Boston Business Directory.
Boston Chamber of Commerce.
Boston Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Boston Libraries.
Boston Schools.
Zip Codes
02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113, 02114, 02115, 02116, 02199, 02210, 02215
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Boston is approximately 559,034 (2005).
The approximate number of families is 250,863 (1990).
The amount of land area in Boston is 125.414 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Boston is 48.4 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 106.724 sq kilometers.
The distance from Boston to Washington DC is 405 miles. The distance to the Massachusetts state capital is miles. (as the crow flies)
Boston is positioned 42.33 degrees north of the equator and 71.01 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Boston elevation is 20 feet above sea level.
Boston per capita income is $23,353.
Boston median income is $39,629 (2000).
The Boston median home price is $190,600 (2000).
Boston miscellany.
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Location
Boston location: in eastern Massachusetts on the eastern seaboard. It is located on Boston Bay which is an offshoot of Massachusetts Bay. The Greater Boston area covers quite a large area with many communities included. Other nearby communities include Brookline, Cambridge, Milton, Somerville, Chelsea, Everett.
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Climate & Weather
The climate for Boston is changeable. You never know what you are going to get in Boston. Sea breezes keep the summers cooler and winters warmer than you would expect. You can also expect periods of very cold or very warm weather throughout the year. The nearness of the ocean also keeps the area supplied with high humidity most of the year. Boston does not lack for snow in the winter. The best times to visit are usually late spring and early fall.
The weather in Boston is seasonal. Here is a current weather page for the greater Boston area.
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History & History Related Items
Boston history: Boston was founded in 1630. It was named for Boston, England, a town in Lincolnshire where many of the Pilgrims came from. Boston quickly became a thriving city and the main port for ships going to England and the West Indies. The population at this time and for its first 200 years was mainly made up of English Puritans. Boston played a major role in the Revolutionary War, not only with fighting, but with other events such as the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre. It was in Boston that Paul Revere made his famous ride to warn the people After the Revolutionary War, Boston continued to grow and to become a trading center. It was chartered as a city in 1822. By the mid 1800's, more immigrants came to the area, diluting the Puritan population base. Many of the new residents were Irish and Italian, who brought with them their religious faith of Catholicism. During the early 1900's, Boston did not have as much success and began to slump. Many factories moved south where they could operate for less money. Though Boston had good qualities, they were not major portions of the country's economy. But in the mid-1900's, things began to change. Boston came a center for finance, learning and more. Many of the local universities, Harvard, MIT, Boston College, and others drew in top students and faculty members. Boston has also become a major cultural center known particularly for the Boston Symphony and its relative, the Boston Pops. Learn about Boston history and architecture at this site with much information and many links. This page lists many history links for Boston and the area. Learn about the Boston Tea Party from a unique viewpoint. Read the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
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Attractions
Boston attractions: Historic Massachusetts
45 School St
Boston, MA 02108-3204
Phone: 617-723-3383 Learn more about the different neighborhoods of Boston John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library
Columbia Point
Boston, Massachusetts 02125
Local: (617) 514-1600
TTY: (617) 514-1573
Toll Free: 1-877-616-4599
Fax: 617-514-1652
Museum Hours: 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Research Room Hours: 8:30 am. - 4:30 pm. weekdays, closed weekends and Federal holidays The Freedom Trail
Visit 16 historical sites to learn about the early days of Boston and its importance to our county's history. This page lists links to all 16 sites. View this page to learn about all different types of visitor attractions in Boston and the Greater Boston area. Go Boston Card
Unlimited Sightseeing at over 30 Boston Attractions and Tours One low price includes a 2-day trolley pass, whale watch, zoo, museums, historic sites, excursions and much more. Free 132 page full color pocket guidebook and savings of up to 20% on shopping and dining throughout the city. Boston Symphony Orchestra, including the popular Boston Pops!
Symphony Hall
Boston, Massachusetts Museum of Afro-American History
Administrative Office
14 Beacon St., Suite 719
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-725-0022
Fax: 617-720-5225 Here is a general information site for Boston Boston Online is your guide to Boston.
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