Boston, Massachusetts
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| City nickname: "Beantown," "The Hub," "Athens of America" | |
Location in the state of Massachusetts |
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| Founded | September 17, 1630 |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Mayor | Thomas Menino (Dem) |
| Area - Total - Water |
232.1 km² (89.6 mi²) 106.7 km² (41.2 mi²) 45.98% |
| Population - City (2000) - Density - Metropolitan |
589,141 4,696.9/km² 5.8 million |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC –5) |
| Coordinates WGS-84 (GPS) |
42.3604° N 71.0573° W (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=42.3604_N_71.0573_W_region:US_type:city) |
| www.cityofboston.gov | |
Boston is the capital and the largest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. The city is also the county seat of Suffolk County. It is the unofficial capital of the region known as New England as well as one of the oldest and wealthiest cities in the United States, with an economy based on education, health care, finance, and high technology. Its nicknames include "Beantown", "The Hub" (shortened from Oliver Wendell Holmes' phrase The Hub of the Universe), "The City of Higher Learning" (due to the plethora of universities and colleges in the Boston area) and The Athens of America, due to its great influence on cultural, intellectual, and political matters.
As of the 2000 census, its population was 589,141. The Greater Boston metropolitan area, including nearby cities and towns such as Cambridge, Brookline, and Quincy as well as many suburban communities further from the city, has a population of approximately 5.8 million residents. Greater Boston is one of the top-ten largest metropolitan areas in the United States, the fifteenth in the Americas, and the one of the top-fifty largest in the world.
Main article: History of Boston
The 18th-century Old State House in Boston is surrounded by tall buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries.Boston has an illustrious history that spans nearly four centuries. Its history is inherently intertwined with the history of the United States.
Founded on September 17, 1630, on a peninsula called Shawmut by the Native Americans who lived there, Boston is named after Boston, England, a town in Lincolnshire from which several prominent colonists originated. Early colonists believed that Boston was a community with a special covenant with God. Winthrop's sermon, "a City upon a Hill," captured this idea. These values molded an extremely stable and well-structured society in Boston. Indeed, Puritan values of hard work, moral uprightness, and education remain a part of Boston's culture.
Boston played a key role in sparking both the American Revolution and the ensuing American Revolutionary War. The Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and several of the early battles of the Revolution (such as the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Siege of Boston) occurred in or near the city. During this period, Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride.
After the revolutionary war, the city became one of the world's wealthiest international trading ports, exporting products such as rum, fish, salt and tobacco. It was chartered as a city in 1822, and by the mid-1800s it was one of the largest manufacturing centers in the nation, noted for its garment production, leather goods, and machinery industries.
Scollay Square, Boston, in the 1880sThe city has several notable "firsts." Both the first school in America, Boston Latin School (1635), and the first college in America, Harvard College (1636), were founded in the early days of Boston. During the 1800s, the first medical school for women, The Boston Female Medical School (which later merged with the Boston University School of Medicine), opened in Boston on November 1, 1848. Also, on September 1, 1897, the Tremont Street Subway opened as the first underground streetcar subway in North America. Today it is known as "The T" and is run by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
On August 23, 1927, Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti were sent to the electric chair after a seven-year trial in Boston. Their execution sparked riots in London, Paris and Germany, and helped to reinforce the image of Boston as a hotbed of intolerance.
Recently, Boston has experienced a loss of regional institutions and traditions, which once gave it a very distinct social character, as it has become part of the more homogenized BosWash megalopolis. Despite these losses, Boston's ambiance has improved in recent years — city streets bustle with a vitality not seen since the 1920s, crime and poverty remain low for an American city, and once again Boston has become a hub of intellectual, technological, and political ideas.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 232.1 km² (89.6 mi²). 125.4 km² (48.4 mi²) of it is land and 106.7 km² (41.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 45.98% water.
Much of the Back Bay, and South End are built on reclaimed land—two and a half of Boston's three original hills were used as a source of material for the landfill. Only Beacon Hill, the smallest of the three original hills, remains partially intact.
Boston is bordered by the cities of Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Somerville, Cambridge, Watertown, Newton, and Quincy, and the towns of Winthrop, Brookline, Needham, Dedham, Canton, and Milton.
The Charles River separates Boston from Cambridge, and Charlestown. To the east lies Boston Harbor and the Boston Harbor Islands, many of which are open to the public. The Neponset River forms the boundary between the city and its southeast neighbors, Quincy and Milton.
The weather in Boston, like much of New England, changes rapidly. The summers are usually warm and humid, while the winters are cold and windy. It has been known to snow in October and get quite warm in February. The hottest month is August, with an average high of 80 °F (27 °C) and a low of 64 °F (18 °C). The coldest month is January with an average high of 35.6 °F (2 °C) and a low of 21.5 °F (−6 °C). The city averages 42 in. (1,100 mm) of rainfall a year. It also coincidentally averages 42 in. (1,100 mm) of snowfall a year, though this increases dramatically as one goes inland away from the city.
Mark Twain is quoted as saying If you don't like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes. Boston is no exception to this rule. The outer suburbs of Boston, which tend to be forested, have vibrantly-colored foliage every autumn that attracts many tourtists. In the winter, the Frog Pond at Boston Common doubles as a popular ice-skating rink.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 589,141 people, 239,528 households, and 115,212 families residing in the city. The population density is 4,696.9/km² (12,165.8/mi²). There are 251,935 housing units at an average density of 2,008.5/km² (5,202.5/mi²). The Irish are the largest ethnic group in the city of Boston. Boston is the capital of "Irish America". The racial makeup of the city is 54.48% White, 25.33% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 7.52% Asian American, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 7.83% from other races, and 4.39% from two or more races. 14.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. These figures become less reliable due to the large undocumented Brazilian population, estimated by some studies to approach 250,000 in Massachusetts. Census data does not account for this significant segment of the community because of confusing terminology, as Brazilians speak Portuguese and often do not consider themselves Hispanic or Latino.
There are 239,528 households out of which 22.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.4% are married couples living together, 16.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 51.9% are non-families. 37.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 3.17.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 16.2% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $39,629, and the median income for a family is $44,151. Males have a median income of $37,435 versus $32,421 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,353. 19.5% of the population and 15.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.6% of those under the age of 18 and 18.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
The city is divided into many neighborhoods (http://www.cityofboston.gov/neighborhoods/), including: Allston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Fenway/Kenmore, the North End, Hyde Park, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, the South End, Chinatown, Bay Village and West Roxbury. Each of the neighborhoods has a distinct character. Allston/Brighton, for example, is populated mostly by students from nearby Boston University and recent graduates. The Back Bay, west of the Public Garden, is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the United States—it includes the shops and restaurants on Newbury Street and the two tallest skyscrapers in Boston. The South End, south of the Back Bay, is populated by gays, artists, yuppies, African Americans, and Hispanics—it is noted for its restaurant scene and bohemian atmosphere. Roxbury and Mattapan, located south of downtown, are populated largely by African Americans and Hispanics, as well as middle-class families priced out of more expensive neighborhoods. Dorchester is probably the most diverse Boston neighborhood being populated with every ethnic group. Boston is notable for having one of the most attractive and livable urban cores in the country; rents and housing prices are correspondingly high.
Boston has a "strong mayor" system in which the mayor, Thomas Menino, is is vested with extensive executive powers. The mayor is elected to a four-year term by plurality voting (see List of Mayors of Boston, Massachusetts). The City Council is elected every two years. There are nine wards or neighborhood seats, each elected by plurality voting by the residents of that ward. There are four at-large seats. Each voter casts up to four votes for at-large councilors; no more than one vote per candidate. The top four vote-getters are elected. The President of the City Council is elected by the Councilors from within themselves. The School Committee is appointed by the mayor, as are city department heads.
In addition to city government, numerous state authorities and commissions play a role in the life of Bostonians, including the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (water and sewer) and the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation, formerly known as the Metropolitan District Commission (some parks and most beaches). The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority runs the "T", Boston's public transport system. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) operates Boston's Logan International Airport.
Boston is also the United States federal government center for New England. Properties include the John F. Kennedy Federal Office Building and the Thomas P. O'Neil Federal Building. The National Archives has a regional center in nearby Waltham. The city also serves as the home of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit as well as the headquarters of the 1st District of the Federal Reserve Bank.
See also: List of colleges and universities in Massachusetts.
The Boston area is well-known for its colleges and universities.
Boston College was the first institution of higher education to be founded in Boston. However, it moved from the city's South End to then-rural Chestnut Hill to escape Boston's rapid urbanization in the late nineteenth century.
Harvard University, the nation's oldest university, was founded in Cambridge, where it maintains its main campus, though the bulk of its current land holdings lie in Boston. Cambridge is also the home of the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The greater Boston area is home to over 100 colleges. Other schools in Boston proper include Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, the Boston Architectural Center, Boston University, Emerson College, Emmanuel College, Fisher College, the Massachusetts College of Art, the New England Conservatory of Music, Northeastern University, Simmons College, and Suffolk University. Surrounding cities host Babson College, Bentley College, Brandeis University, Hellenic College, Lesley University, the Longy School of Music, Merrimack College, Pine Manor College, Regis College, Tufts University and Wellesley College, among others.
Boston is considered to be a highly intellectual city. Mark Twain once wrote of it, In New York they ask "how much money does he have?" In Philadelphia, they ask, "who were his parents?" In Boston they ask, "how much does he know?" It is also considered one of the most culturally impressive cities in the world. The Theater District, south of Boston Common, contains a number of ornate theatres, including the Cutler Majestic Theatre and The Wang Center for the Performing Arts. Avant garde theatres are scattered throughout the city, especially along Huntington Avenue. The Boston Ballet is a world-renowned classical dance company. The Boston Globe Jazz and Blues Festival takes place each June; the Boston Early Music Festival takes place every odd-numbered year. The Boston Film Festival is held annually in early September. The weekend following Labor Day, the boutiques on Newbury Street close as over thirty art galleries spill out onto the street, providing unlimited access to their contents during Art Newbury Street.
Boston is also home to a wide array of musical talent from bands like Boston, Godsmack, and Aerosmith, to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, the Boston Symphony Chamber Players, the Boston Philharmonic, the Boston Lyric Opera Company, and the Handel and Hayden Society (the oldest choral company in the U.S.) among many others.
See also: List of television shows set in Boston
See also: An annotated bibliography of fiction set in Boston (http://www.cas.suffolk.edu/richman/Boston/bosbib.htm) (external weblink)
Boston's colleges and universities have drawn high-tech industries to the city, including computer hardware and software companies like EMC Corporation (headquartered in Hopkinton) and Akamai (headquartered in nearby Cambridge), as well as biotechnology companies like Millennium Pharmaceuticals and Biogen Idec. Other important industries include financial services, especially mutual funds and insurance. Boston headquartered Fidelity Investments helped popularize the mutual fund in the 1980s, and has made Boston one of the top financial cities in the United States.
Shoe and athletic apparel maker Reebok is headquartered in nearby Canton. Raytheon has its global headquarters in nearby Waltham while Novell also has its corporate headquarters there. Boston Scientific is located in Natick, and Gillette is headquartered in Boston. Teradyne, one of the world's leading manufacturer of semiconductors and other electronic equipment, has its corporate headquarters located in Boston.
The Port of Boston is the largest and busiest seaport in Massachusetts. It is also a major seaport along the United States east coast.
As the home to some of the world's most respected research hospitals, Boston enjoys an international reputation in the medical field. One such hospital is the Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General), which is affiliated with the Harvard Medical School. Rated as one of the best in the world, Mass General is the third oldest general hospital in the U.S., and the oldest and largest in New England. Another hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Other medical institutions include Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Lahey Clinic, and Children's Hospital. The New England Medical Center is affiliated with Tufts University while the Boston Medical Center is the primary teaching facility for the Boston University School of Medicine.
See also: Media in Boston.
The Boston Globe, owned by the New York Times Company, and The Boston Herald are Boston's two major daily newspapers. A local edition of The Metro, a free paper, is also available. The Boston Phoenix, The Improper Bostonian, and the Weekly Dig are weekly newspapers. As of October 2004, the Weekly Dig is owned by Boston Magazine. Spare Change is a bi-weekly paper. The Boston Independent Media Center (http://boston.indymedia.org/) provides alternative views. Just Rentals and Just Property are exclusive to Real Estate and are bi-weekly. The Improper Bostonian (http://www.improper.com/) is a biweekly "what's happening" guide to the Boston area.
Boston has the largest broadcasting market in New England, with the Boston radio market being the ninth largest in the United States. Several major AM stations include talk radio WRKO 680 AM, sports/talk station WEEI 850 AM, and news radio WBZ 1030 AM. A variety of FM radio formats serve the area as well as NPR stations WBUR and WGBH.
The Boston television DMA, which also includes Manchester, New Hampshire, is the fifth largest in the United States [1] (http://www.nielsenmedia.com/DMAs.html). The city is served by stations representing every major American network including:
The city is also served by several Spanish-language television stations including those of Univision (WUNI channel 27, licensed to Worcester), TeleFutura (WUTF channel 66), and Telemundo (WNEU channel 60, licensed to Merrimack, New Hampshire, and simulcast on WTMU-LP channel 32). Most Boston television stations have their transmitters in nearby Needham and Newton.
Other television stations broadcasting in the Boston market are:
See also: Sites of interest in Boston
Image of the North End, Boston neighborhood. The Old North Church is at center, a Big Dig vent building is near the bottom, and the green Tobin Bridge over the Mystic River is at the top.Due to the city's prominent role in the American Revolution, several historic sites relating to that period are preserved as part of the Boston National Historical Park. Many are found along the Freedom Trail, which is marked by a red line or bricks embedded in the ground. Such sites include:
Once a shallow lagoon, the Back Bay district now includes many prominent landmarks and sites of interests such as the Christian Science Center, Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Newbury Street, and Trinity Church. Back Bay is also the home of two of New England's tallest buildings: the John Hancock Tower and the Prudential Center. Other notable districts/neighborhoods include Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Downtown Crossing, North End, and South Boston.
The Charles River, with long stretches of parks along its banks, is a major recreation site for many Bostonians. It is also the site of the Esplanade where the Boston Pops Orchestra play their annual Fourth of July concerts to large crowds.
Boston is home to several world-renowned museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Museum of Science. The University of Massachusetts campus at Columbia Point houses the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library. The New England Aquarium as well as the Franklin Park Zoo are located within the city.
Other sites of interest include Castle Island and Kenmore Square. There are also two self-guided walking tours: Harbor Walk (http://www.bostonharborwalk.com/), which is designed to allow people the walk the entire shore of Boston Harbor, and the Black Heritage Trail. Many of the Boston Harbor Islands are part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area that is run by the National Park Service.
See also: U.S. cities with teams from four major sports
The TD Banknorth Garden near North Station is the home of two major league teams:
The Celtics have the distinction of having more World Championships than any other NBA team with 16 championships from 1957 to 1986.
The baseball team Boston Red Sox is a member of the American League of Major League Baseball. They play at Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark in active use in the United States. After eighty-six years, the Red Sox became the World Series Winners (World Champions) in 2004. Boston was once the home of the National League baseball team Boston Braves as well as the site of the first World Series in 1903. The game was played between the Boston Pilgrims (currently the Boston Red Sox) and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Nearby Foxboro is the home of the New England Patriots (National Football League), Super Bowl Winners in the 2001, 2003, and 2004 seasons; and the New England Revolution (Major League Soccer). Both teams play at Gillette Stadium.
Another major league team is the lacrosse team Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse. The team plays at Boston University's Nickerson Field.
Boston's many colleges and universities field sports teams. The most well-known include Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University, and Harvard University. The city is also the site of two major annual sporting events: the Boston Marathon and the Head of the Charles Regatta.
Main article: Boston transportation
Logan International Airport, located in the East Boston neighborhood of the city, is the major airport serving Boston. Other airports serving the city and surrounding areas include:
Boston's streets appear as though they were not planned—a common fiction is that they evolved from old cowpaths. Except for the Back Bay and part of South Boston, the city has no street grid. Roads change names and lose and add lanes seemingly at random. The city also has a number of rotaries, which have confused many drivers.
Boston is the eastern terminus of I-90, also known as the Mass Pike. I-95, which surrounds the city, is also known as Route 128. US 1 and I-93 runs north to south through the city. The most infamous portion, the Central Artery, runs through downtown Boston. The old elevated highway was constantly prone to heavy traffic. Through the Big Dig, the elevated highway was replaced with a tunnel.
Intercity trains operate from two stations. Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Chicago lines originate at South Station and stop at Back Bay. Fast Northeast Corridor trains, which service New York City, Washington, D.C., and points in between, also stop at Route 128 Station in the southwestern suburbs of Boston. Meanwhile, Amtrak's Downeaster service to Maine originates at North Station.
The MBTA operates bus lines, commuter rail, subways, and water shuttles within the city and surrounding region.
Main article: Notable Bostonians
Several people who were instrumental during the American Revolution and the early days of the United States hail from the Boston area. They include Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Paul Revere. John Adams and John Quincy Adams were early U.S. Presidents.
Prominent Boston area politicians include members of the Kennedy family, such as John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. John Kerry, the Democratic candidate for President in 2004, maintains a home in Boston.
The Boston area has also produced several actors including Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Leonard Nimoy, and Mark Wahlberg. Boston area musicians include Aerosmith and the rock band Boston. Other notable Bostonians include writers, inventors, and businesspeople such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Edgar Allan Poe, Samuel F. B. Morse, Alexander Graham Bell, and Sumner Redstone.
Boston is a sister city (that is, a twinned town) of these municipalities:
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Kennedy, Sr. The fans have since been rewarded with the winningest NFL team in the past five years, while the New England Patriots have gone on to win three Super Bowls in that same period, including one over the Eagles themselves. Prominent Boston area politicians include members of the Kennedy family, such as John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Joseph P. The Eagle fans had no trouble filling the Vet and providing sellout after sellout. Presidents. He chose Philadelphia since New England was having difficulties selling out games and avoiding local blackouts. John Adams and John Quincy Adams were early U.S. Owner Jeffrey Lurie actually investigated buying the New England Patriots in the early 1990's. They include Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Paul Revere. These fans were put together from the radio station WIP and did not represent the general opinion of Philadelphia fans. Several people who were instrumental during the American Revolution and the early days of the United States hail from the Boston area. A minority of Eagles fans wanted Ricky Williams and when the Eagles announced that McNabb was drafted, 30 or so fans present at the New York City draft booed the decision. Main article: Notable Bostonians. Another example of what Philadelphia fans have to offer is the drafting of star quarterback Donovan McNabb. The MBTA operates bus lines, commuter rail, subways, and water shuttles within the city and surrounding region. He laughed it off and pointed to the few culprits saying "You're not getting anything for Christmas". Meanwhile, Amtrak's Downeaster service to Maine originates at North Station. As Olivo recounts, a few fans threw snowballs at him after he reached the endzone. Fast Northeast Corridor trains, which service New York City, Washington, D.C., and points in between, also stop at Route 128 Station in the southwestern suburbs of Boston. A skinny, 20 year old Frank Olivo who was in the stands came to the rescue. Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Chicago lines originate at South Station and stop at Back Bay. The background story is that the original Santa was drunk and unable to perform. Intercity trains operate from two stations. Perhaps the most famous (many would say infamous) example of the legend of Eagles' fans is the Santa Claus Incident, during which a few angry fans booed and threw snowballs at a man dressed as Santa at a game in 1968. Through the Big Dig, the elevated highway was replaced with a tunnel. But the Eagles defeated the Atlanta Falcons 27-10 on January 23, 2005 in the NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia, to advance to the Super Bowl XXXIX, where they were defeated by the New England Patriots, 24-21. The old elevated highway was constantly prone to heavy traffic. The year after that, the Eagles hosted the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field, but the Panthers advanced to Super Bowl XXXVIII by the score of 14-3. The most infamous portion, the Central Artery, runs through downtown Boston. The next season, the Eagles hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Veteran's Stadium and were substantial favorites, but lost 27-10. US 1 and I-93 runs north to south through the city. Louis in the NFC Championship Game. I-95, which surrounds the city, is also known as Route 128. In 2001, the Eagles fell to the Rams 29-24 in St. Boston is the eastern terminus of I-90, also known as the Mass Pike. By this time the Eagles were well known for their futility in National Football Conference Championship games since the 2001 season. The city also has a number of rotaries, which have confused many drivers. This made him the first quarterback in NFL history to throw 30 or more TD passes and fewer than 10 INTs in a given season. Roads change names and lose and add lanes seemingly at random. McNabb had his finest season to date, passing for 3,875 yards and 31 touchdowns, throwing only eight interceptions. Except for the Back Bay and part of South Boston, the city has no street grid. Their final two regular-season games thus rendered meaningless, the Eagles sat out most of their first-string players in these games and lost them both, yet still finished with a 13-3 record, their best 16-game season ever. Boston's streets appear as though they were not planned—a common fiction is that they evolved from old cowpaths. Their 12-7 victory in this game gave them homefield advantage throughout the playoffs (exclusive of the Super Bowl) for the third year in a row, the team having previously clinched their fourth straight NFC East division title, their fifth consecutive postseason appearance, and a first-round bye in the playoffs. Other airports serving the city and surrounding areas include:. Owens would end up with exactly 1,200 receiving yards and 14 touchdown receptions, although his season ended prematurely with an ankle injury on December 19, 2004 against the Dallas Cowboys. Logan International Airport, located in the East Boston neighborhood of the city, is the major airport serving Boston. The 2004 season began with a bang as Owens caught three touchdown passes from McNabb in their season opener against the New York Giants. Main article: Boston transportation. No doubt with the latter two facts in mind, the Eagles actively pursued — and ultimately got to trade for — premier wide receiver Terrell Owens, whom the team acquired in a controversial three-way deal involving themselves, the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers, on March 16, 2004. The city is also the site of two major annual sporting events: the Boston Marathon and the Head of the Charles Regatta. The Eagle receivers even went through both September and October without a TD catch — the last time an NFL team had done that was in 1945. The most well-known include Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University, and Harvard University. They achieved both of the above despite getting only five touchdown catches all year from their wide receivers, which tied the league low since the regular-season schedule was lengthened to its present 16 games in 1978 (this record would be broken in 2004 when the New York Giants' wide receivers caught only two touchdown passes). Boston's many colleges and universities field sports teams. In their opening game of the 2003 season the Eagles were shut out 17-0 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first regular-season game ever played at Lincoln Financial Field; by reaching the conference championship game in the same year as this defeat, they became the first team in modern history to get that far in the postseason after having been shut out at home in its first game. The team plays at Boston University's Nickerson Field. The 2003 team lost its first two games, both at home — but then proceeded to become the first team ever to make the playoffs after doing this in a non-strike year. Another major league team is the lacrosse team Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse. With this duo leading the way, the Eagles won the NFC's Eastern Division for four straight years beginning in 2001, also reaching the conference title game each year, but lost this game on the first three occasions. Both teams play at Gillette Stadium. Their next period of prominence, which is still current, has come under the tutelage of head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Donovan McNabb, who was the first player ever drafted by Reid, in 1999. Nearby Foxboro is the home of the New England Patriots (National Football League), Super Bowl Winners in the 2001, 2003, and 2004 seasons; and the New England Revolution (Major League Soccer). In 1991, the Eagles became the first NFL team since 1975 to rank first in the league in both rushing and passing yardage allowed, but neglected to reach the playoffs despite a 10-6 final record. The game was played between the Boston Pilgrims (currently the Boston Red Sox) and the Pittsburgh Pirates. A period of decline set in after this, which ended in 1988 when they made the first of three straight playoff appearances under coach Buddy Ryan, but did not win a postseason game in any of those years. Boston was once the home of the National League baseball team Boston Braves as well as the site of the first World Series in 1903. He had signed a "lifetime contract" with Jerry Wolman, who had owned the club at the time he was hired; on May 1, 1969, Wolman sold the team to Leonard Tose, whose first official act as owner was to fire Kuharich, who continued to draw a salary under the contract until his death. After eighty-six years, the Red Sox became the World Series Winners (World Champions) in 2004. Kuharich was the team's head coach from 1964 through 1968; in the latter year he became the target of demands by fans that he be fired, who used the slogan "Joe Must Go" as their ralling cry (the 1968 Eagles lost their first eleven games and finished 2-12). They play at Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark in active use in the United States. In a bizarre coincidence, former Eagles head coach Joe Kuharich died on the same day as the above game. The baseball team Boston Red Sox is a member of the American League of Major League Baseball. Starting in 1978, the Eagles qualified for the postseason four consecutive times, including making their first Super Bowl appearance ever following the 1980 season, but they lost, 27-10, to the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV, played on January 25, 1981. The Celtics have the distinction of having more World Championships than any other NBA team with 16 championships from 1957 to 1986. The following year the Eagles finished just a half-game behind the New York Giants for first place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 10-4 record, but would not seriously contend again until soon after Dick Vermeil became the head coach in 1976. The TD Banknorth Garden near North Station is the home of two major league teams:. The Eagles won this game, 17-13 over the Green Bay Packers, which was played at Franklin Field on December 26, 1960. cities with teams from four major sports. Their next appearance in a league championship game would take place in 1960, with quarterback Norm Van Brocklin and linebacker Chuck Bednarik leading the offense and defense, respectively (Bednarik was also the last NFL player to play both offense and defense, lining up at center when the offense had the ball). See also: U.S. But then things quickly turned around: Led by running back Steve Van Buren, the Eagles reached the NFL title game in each of the last three years of the 1940s, winning two of the contests. Many of the Boston Harbor Islands are part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area that is run by the National Park Service. The Eagles struggled mightily at first, not even so much as managing a single winning season until 1943, when they temporarily merged with the Pittsburgh
Steelers to form a team known as "the Phil-Pitt Steagles" (this unusual arrangement being due to World War II). There are also two self-guided walking tours: Harbor Walk (http://www.bostonharborwalk.com/), which is designed to allow people the walk the entire
shore of Boston Harbor, and the Black Heritage Trail. Neither the Eagles nor the NFL officially regards the two franchises
as the same, citing the aforementioned period of dormancy; however, some observers believe the two teams should be treated as
one. Other sites of interest include Castle Island and Kenmore Square. Bert Bell and Lud Wray, co-owners of the Frankford
Yellow Jackets, an inactive NFL franchise since midway through the 1931 season, were
granted permission to reactivate the club on July 9, 1933, under a new name, the Philadelphia Eagles. The New England Aquarium as well as the Franklin Park Zoo are located within the city. The University of Massachusetts campus at Columbia Point houses the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library. The team was founded in 1933 by co-owners Bert Bell and Lud Wray. Boston is home to several world-renowned museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Museum of Science. The Philadelphia Eagles are a National Football League team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is also the site of the Esplanade where the Boston Pops Orchestra play their annual Fourth of July concerts to large crowds. Buck Shaw (1958-1960). The Charles River, with long stretches of parks along its banks, is a major recreation site for many Bostonians. Nick Skorich (1961-1963). Other notable districts/neighborhoods include Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Downtown Crossing, North End, and South Boston. Joe Kuharich (1964-1968). Back Bay is also the home of two of New England's tallest buildings: the John Hancock Tower and the Prudential Center. Jerry Williams (1969-1971). Once a shallow lagoon, the Back Bay district now includes many prominent landmarks and sites of interests such as the Christian Science Center, Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Newbury Street, and Trinity Church. Ed Khayat (1971-1972). Such sites include:. Mike McCormack (1973-1975). Many are found along the Freedom Trail, which is marked by a red line or bricks embedded in the ground. Dick Vermeil (1976-1982). Due to the city's prominent role in the American Revolution, several historic sites relating to that period are preserved as part of the Boston National Historical Park. Marion Campbell (1983-1985). See also: Sites of interest in Boston. Buddy Ryan (1986-1990). Other television stations broadcasting in the Boston market are:. Rich Kotite (1991-1994). Most Boston television stations have their transmitters in nearby Needham and Newton. Ray Rhodes (1995-1998). The city is also served by several Spanish-language television stations including those of Univision (WUNI channel 27, licensed to Worcester), TeleFutura (WUTF channel 66), and Telemundo (WNEU channel 60, licensed to Merrimack, New Hampshire, and simulcast on WTMU-LP channel 32). Andy Reid (1999- ). The city is served by stations representing every major American network including:. Herman Edwards. The Boston television DMA, which also includes Manchester, New Hampshire, is the fifth largest in the United States [1] (http://www.nielsenmedia.com/DMAs.html). Irving Fryar. A variety of FM radio formats serve the area as well as NPR stations WBUR and WGBH. Ricky Watters. Several major AM stations include talk radio WRKO 680 AM, sports/talk station WEEI 850 AM, and news radio WBZ 1030 AM. Andre Waters. Boston has the largest broadcasting market in New England, with the Boston radio market being the ninth largest in the United States. Troy Vincent. The Improper Bostonian (http://www.improper.com/) is a biweekly "what's happening" guide to the Boston area. Charlie Garner. Just Rentals and Just Property are exclusive to Real Estate and are bi-weekly. Bill Romanowski. The Boston Independent Media Center (http://boston.indymedia.org/) provides alternative views. Mark Bavaro. Spare Change is a bi-weekly paper. Bobby Taylor. As of October 2004, the Weekly Dig is owned by Boston Magazine. Dick Vermeil. The Boston Phoenix, The Improper Bostonian, and the Weekly Dig are weekly newspapers. Buddy Ryan. A local edition of The Metro, a free paper, is also available. Jerome Brown. The Boston Globe, owned by the New York Times Company, and The Boston Herald are Boston's two major daily newspapers. Reggie White. See also: Media in Boston.. Mike Mamula. The New England Medical Center is affiliated with Tufts University while the Boston Medical Center is the primary teaching facility for the Boston University School of Medicine. William Fuller. Other medical institutions include Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Lahey Clinic, and Children's Hospital. Stan Walters. Another hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Leonard Tose. Rated as one of the best in the world, Mass General is the third oldest general hospital in the U.S., and the oldest and largest in New England. Sonny Jurgenson. One such hospital is the Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General), which is affiliated with the Harvard Medical School. Norm Van Brocklin. As the home to some of the world's most respected research hospitals, Boston enjoys an international reputation in the medical field. Chuck Bednarik. It is also a major seaport along the United States east coast. Roynell Young. The Port of Boston is the largest and busiest seaport in Massachusetts. William Thomas. Teradyne, one of the world's leading manufacturer of semiconductors and other electronic equipment, has its corporate headquarters located in Boston. Byron Evans. Boston Scientific is located in Natick, and Gillette is headquartered in Boston. Herschel Walker. Raytheon has its global headquarters in nearby Waltham while Novell also has its corporate headquarters there. Jim McMahon. Shoe and athletic apparel maker Reebok is headquartered in nearby Canton. Keith Byars. Boston headquartered Fidelity Investments helped popularize the mutual fund in the 1980s, and has made Boston one of the top financial cities in the United States. Cris Carter. Other important industries include financial services, especially mutual funds and insurance. Randall Cunningham. Boston's colleges and universities have drawn high-tech industries to the city, including computer hardware and software companies like EMC Corporation (headquartered in Hopkinton) and Akamai (headquartered in nearby Cambridge), as well as biotechnology companies like Millennium Pharmaceuticals and Biogen Idec. Wilbert Montgomery. See also: An annotated bibliography of fiction set in Boston (http://www.cas.suffolk.edu/richman/Boston/bosbib.htm) (external weblink). Bill Bergey. See also: List of television shows set in Boston. Harold Carmichael. Boston is also home to a wide array of musical talent from bands like Boston, Godsmack, and Aerosmith, to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, the Boston Symphony Chamber Players, the Boston Philharmonic, the Boston Lyric Opera Company, and the Handel and Hayden Society (the oldest choral company in the U.S.) among many others. Mike Quick. The weekend following Labor Day, the boutiques on Newbury Street close as over thirty art galleries spill out onto the street, providing unlimited access to their contents during Art Newbury Street. Wes Hopkins. The Boston Film Festival is held annually in early September. Seth Joyner. The Boston Globe Jazz and Blues Festival takes place each June; the Boston Early Music Festival takes place every odd-numbered year. Keith Jackson. The Boston Ballet is a world-renowned classical dance company. Clyde Simmons. Avant garde theatres are scattered throughout the city, especially along Huntington Avenue. Eric Allen. The Theater District, south of Boston Common, contains a number of ornate theatres, including the Cutler Majestic Theatre and The Wang Center for the Performing Arts. Ron Jaworski. Mark Twain once wrote of it, In New York they ask "how much money does he have?" In Philadelphia, they ask, "who were his parents?" In Boston they ask, "how much does he know?" It is also considered one of the most culturally impressive cities in the world. 99 Jerome Brown. Boston is considered to be a highly intellectual city. 70 Al Wistert. Surrounding cities host Babson College, Bentley College, Brandeis University, Hellenic College, Lesley University, the Longy School of Music, Merrimack College, Pine Manor College, Regis College, Tufts University and Wellesley College, among others. 60 Chuck Bednarik. Other schools in Boston proper include Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, the Boston Architectural Center, Boston University, Emerson College, Emmanuel College, Fisher College, the Massachusetts College of Art, the New England Conservatory of Music, Northeastern University, Simmons College, and Suffolk University. 44 Pete Retzlaff. The greater Boston area is home to over 100 colleges. 40 Tom Brookshier. Cambridge is also the home of the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 15 Steve Van Buren. Harvard University, the nation's oldest university, was founded in Cambridge, where it maintains its main campus, though the bulk of its current land holdings lie in Boston. Brian Westbrook. However, it moved from the city's South End to then-rural Chestnut Hill to escape Boston's rapid urbanization in the late nineteenth century. Darwin Walker. Boston College was the first institution of higher education to be founded in Boston. Jeremiah Trotter. The Boston area is well-known for its colleges and universities. Lito Sheppard. See also: List of colleges and universities in Massachusetts.. Corey Simon. The city also serves as the home of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit as well as the headquarters of the 1st District of the Federal Reserve Bank. Jon Runyan. The National Archives has a regional center in nearby Waltham. Todd Pinkston. O'Neil Federal Building. Terrell Owens. Kennedy Federal Office Building and the Thomas P. Donovan McNabb. Properties include the John F. Michael Lewis. Boston is also the United States federal government center for New England. Jevon Kearse. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) operates Boston's Logan International Airport. Dhani Jones. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority runs the "T", Boston's public transport system. Hugh Douglas. In addition to city government, numerous state authorities and commissions play a role in the life of Bostonians, including the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (water and sewer) and the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation, formerly known as the Metropolitan District Commission (some parks and most beaches). Brian Dawkins. The School Committee is appointed by the mayor, as are city department heads. Sheldon Brown. The President of the City Council is elected by the Councilors from within themselves. David Akers. The top four vote-getters are elected. Steve Van Buren (1965) - 1944-1951. Each voter casts up to four votes for at-large councilors; no more than one vote per candidate. Pete Pihos (1970) - 1947-1955. There are four at-large seats. Earle Greasy Neale (1969) - 1941-1950. There are nine wards or neighborhood seats, each elected by plurality voting by the residents of that ward. Tommy McDonald (1998) - 1957-1963. The City Council is elected every two years. Sonny Jurgensen (1983) - 1957-1963. The mayor is elected to a four-year term by plurality voting (see List of Mayors of Boston, Massachusetts). Mike Ditka (1988) - 1967-1968. Boston has a "strong mayor" system in which the mayor, Thomas Menino, is is vested with extensive executive powers. Bob Brown (NFL) (2004) - 1964-1968. Boston is notable for having one of the most attractive and livable urban cores in the country; rents and housing prices are correspondingly high. Bert Bell (1963) - 1933-1940. Dorchester is probably the most diverse Boston neighborhood being populated with every ethnic group. Chuck Bednarik (1967) - 1949-1962. Roxbury and Mattapan, located south of downtown, are populated largely by African Americans and Hispanics, as well as middle-class families priced out of more expensive neighborhoods. The South End, south of the Back Bay, is populated by gays, artists, yuppies, African Americans, and Hispanics—it is noted for its restaurant scene and bohemian atmosphere. The Back Bay, west of the Public Garden, is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the United States—it includes the shops and restaurants on Newbury Street and the two tallest skyscrapers in Boston. Allston/Brighton, for example, is populated mostly by students from nearby Boston University and recent graduates. Each of the neighborhoods has a distinct character. The city is divided into many neighborhoods (http://www.cityofboston.gov/neighborhoods/), including: Allston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Fenway/Kenmore, the North End, Hyde Park, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, the South End, Chinatown, Bay Village and West Roxbury. Out of the total population, 25.6% of those under the age of 18 and 18.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. 19.5% of the population and 15.3% of families are below the poverty line. The per capita income for the city is $23,353. Males have a median income of $37,435 versus $32,421 for females. The median income for a household in the city is $39,629, and the median income for a family is $44,151. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.2 males. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males. The median age is 31 years. In the city the population is spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 16.2% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 3.17. 37.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. There are 239,528 households out of which 22.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.4% are married couples living together, 16.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 51.9% are non-families. Census data does not account for this significant segment of the community because of confusing terminology, as Brazilians speak Portuguese and often do not consider themselves Hispanic or Latino. These figures become less reliable due to the large undocumented Brazilian population, estimated by some studies to approach 250,000 in Massachusetts. 14.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. The racial makeup of the city is 54.48% White, 25.33% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 7.52% Asian American, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 7.83% from other races, and 4.39% from two or more races. Boston is the capital of "Irish America". There are 251,935 housing units at an average density of 2,008.5/km² (5,202.5/mi²). The Irish are the largest ethnic group in the city of Boston. The population density is 4,696.9/km² (12,165.8/mi²). As of the census2 of 2000, there are 589,141 people, 239,528 households, and 115,212 families residing in the city. In the winter, the Frog Pond at Boston Common doubles as a popular ice-skating rink. The outer suburbs of Boston, which tend to be forested, have vibrantly-colored foliage every autumn that attracts many tourtists. Mark Twain is quoted as saying If you don't like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes. Boston is no exception to this rule. (1,100 mm) of snowfall a year, though this increases dramatically as one goes inland away from the city. It also coincidentally averages 42 in. (1,100 mm) of rainfall a year. The city averages 42 in. The coldest month is January with an average high of 35.6 °F (2 °C) and a low of 21.5 °F (−6 °C). The hottest month is August, with an average high of 80 °F (27 °C) and a low of 64 °F (18 °C). It has been known to snow in October and get quite warm in February. The summers are usually warm and humid, while the winters are cold and windy. The weather in Boston, like much of New England, changes rapidly. The Neponset River forms the boundary between the city and its southeast neighbors, Quincy and Milton. To the east lies Boston Harbor and the Boston Harbor Islands, many of which are open to the public. The Charles River separates Boston from Cambridge, and Charlestown. Boston is bordered by the cities of Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Somerville, Cambridge, Watertown, Newton, and Quincy, and the towns of Winthrop, Brookline, Needham, Dedham, Canton, and Milton. Only Beacon Hill, the smallest of the three original hills, remains partially intact. Much of the Back Bay, and South End are built on reclaimed land—two and a half of Boston's three original hills were used as a source of material for the landfill. The total area is 45.98% water. 125.4 km² (48.4 mi²) of it is land and 106.7 km² (41.2 mi²) of it is water. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 232.1 km² (89.6 mi²). Related articles. Despite these losses, Boston's ambiance has improved in recent years — city streets bustle with a vitality not seen since the 1920s, crime and poverty remain low for an American city, and once again Boston has become a hub of intellectual, technological, and political ideas. Recently, Boston has experienced a loss of regional institutions and traditions, which once gave it a very distinct social character, as it has become part of the more homogenized BosWash megalopolis. Their execution sparked riots in London, Paris and Germany, and helped to reinforce the image of Boston as a hotbed of intolerance. On August 23, 1927, Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti were sent to the electric chair after a seven-year trial in Boston. Today it is known as "The T" and is run by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Also, on September 1, 1897, the Tremont Street Subway opened as the first underground streetcar subway in North America. During the 1800s, the first medical school for women, The Boston Female Medical School (which later merged with the Boston University School of Medicine), opened in Boston on November 1, 1848. The city has several notable "firsts." Both the first school in America, Boston Latin School (1635), and the first college in America, Harvard College (1636), were founded in the early days of Boston. It was chartered as a city in 1822, and by the mid-1800s it was one of the largest manufacturing centers in the nation, noted for its garment production, leather goods, and machinery industries. After the revolutionary war, the city became one of the world's wealthiest international trading ports, exporting products such as rum, fish, salt and tobacco. During this period, Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride. The Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and several of the early battles of the Revolution (such as the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Siege of Boston) occurred in or near the city. Boston played a key role in sparking both the American Revolution and the ensuing American Revolutionary War. Indeed, Puritan values of hard work, moral uprightness, and education remain a part of Boston's culture. These values molded an extremely stable and well-structured society in Boston. Winthrop's sermon, "a City upon a Hill," captured this idea. Early colonists believed that Boston was a community with a special covenant with God. Founded on September 17, 1630, on a peninsula called Shawmut by the Native Americans who lived there, Boston is named after Boston, England, a town in Lincolnshire from which several prominent colonists originated. Its history is inherently intertwined with the history of the United States. Boston has an illustrious history that spans nearly four centuries. Main article: History of Boston. Greater Boston is one of the top-ten largest metropolitan areas in the United States, the fifteenth in the Americas, and the one of the top-fifty largest in the world. The Greater Boston metropolitan area, including nearby cities and towns such as Cambridge, Brookline, and Quincy as well as many suburban communities further from the city, has a population of approximately 5.8 million residents. As of the 2000 census, its population was 589,141. Its nicknames include "Beantown", "The Hub" (shortened from Oliver Wendell Holmes' phrase The Hub of the Universe), "The City of Higher Learning" (due to the plethora of universities and colleges in the Boston area) and The Athens of America, due to its great influence on cultural, intellectual, and political matters. It is the unofficial capital of the region known as New England as well as one of the oldest and wealthiest cities in the United States, with an economy based on education, health care, finance, and high technology. The city is also the county seat of Suffolk County. Boston is the capital and the largest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. MLB.com (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/history/postseason/mlb_ws_recaps.jsp?feature=1903). Accessed June 1, 2005. 1903 World Series - Major League Baseball: World Series History. Accessed May 15, 2005. Skyscrapers.com (http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/?id=101045). Boston Skyscrapers. Portland, Oregon. Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Taipei, Republic of China. Padua, Italy. Haifa, Israel. Melbourne, Australia. Hangzhou, People's Republic of China. Barcelona, Spain. Strasbourg, France. Kyoto, Japan. Faith from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, specifically South Boston. Sharon McKendrick and her mother Maggie from the 1961 version of the Parent Trap. The characters from the TV sitcom Cheers. Trapper John McIntyre and Major Charles Emerson Winchester III from M*A*S*H. Manchester Airport in Manchester, New Hampshire. Green Airport in Providence, Rhode Island. F. T. Hanscom Field in Lexington and Bedford. Boston Celtics (Basketball - National Basketball Association). Boston Bruins (Ice hockey - National Hockey League). USS Constitution. Paul Revere's House. Old North Church. Old State House. Massachusetts State House. Granary Burying Ground. Faneuil Hall. Bunker Hill Monument. Boston Common, with the Boston Public Garden being adjacent. Channel 68 - WBPX (PAX). Channel 62 - WMFP (Shop At Home). Channel 56 - WLVI (WB). Channel 48 - WYDN (DayStar). Channel 46 - WWDP (ShopNBC). Channel 38 - WSBK (UPN). PBS - WGBH Channel 2, which also operates WGBX channel 44, is a major producer of PBS programs. FOX - WFXT Channel 25. NBC - WHDH Channel 7. ABC - WCVB Channel 5. CBS - WBZ Channel 4. Specifically, "12 Prospero Place, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.". Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events movie takes place in Boston, as seen on the envelope at the end of the movie. Zodiac, by Neal Stephenson; an eco-thriller focusing on industrial pollution in the Boston Harbor. The Sound and the Fury, by William Faulkner; part of the story finds its setting in Boston. The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood; post-nuclear Cambridge and Boston are the setting of this dystopian novel. Looking Backward, utopian novel written in 1887 and set in Boston in 2000. The Bostonians, by Henry James; life in aristocratic Boston during the late nineteenth century. The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown; Boston is the home of protagonist Robert Langdon. Parker. The Spenser detective novels, by Robert B. Curley. The Last Hurrah, by Edwin O'Connor; O'Connor's 1956 account of big-city politics, inspired by the career of longtime Boston Mayor James M. Walk East on Beacon!. What's the Worst That Could Happen?. Vig (Money Kings). The Verdict. Un Ballo in Maschera, Opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Thomas Crown Affair. Still We Believe: The Boston Red Sox Movie. Elsewhere. St. Southie. A Small Circle of Friends. The Paper Chase. Night School. Next Stop Wonderland. Mystic River. Monument Ave.. Love Story. Legally Blonde. Harvard Man. Good Will Hunting. The Friends of Eddie Coyle. Fever Pitch. Coma. The Brink's Job. The Boondock Saints. Blue Hill Avenue. Blown Away. Blow. Boston LBGT Pride parade and festival (http://www.bostonpride.org/). Boston Marathon, the world-famous 26-mile run. Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Fourth of July on the Esplanade (fireworks and music on a massive scale). First Night (http://www.firstnight.org/) Boston's major New Year's Eve arts and activity festival, attracting over 1.5m people. Siege of Boston. Battle of Lexington and Concord. Boston Tea Party. Boston Massacre. American Revolutionary War. American Revolution. |