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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 · 4h
In honor of #LatinxHeritageMonth check out these dancers performing the Caporales at a block party in 1996! The Caporales is a traditional Peruvian and Bolivian dance. Image 1: Mayor Menino with Caporales dancers Image 2: Caporales dancers performing Image 3: Caporales dancers performing
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 25/09/2026
Happy Birthday former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 24/09/2026
It's #mysteryphoto time! Do you know when and where this photo was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 22/09/2026
Check out this view of the Berkeley Street Bridge #onthisday in 1939!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 17/09/2026
The Town of Boston was founded #onthisday in 1630! Take a look at the city's 300th anniversary parade in 1930! Happy Birthday Boston!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 16/09/2026
Here's a new #mysteryphoto Boston! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 15/09/2026
September 15th - October 15th is Latinx Heritage Month! Take a look at this City Council Resolution recognizing it below! #LatinxHeritageMonth #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 11/09/2026
Today we honor and remember all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 10/09/2026
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 · 08/09/2026
Happy first day of school to all BPS students! #BostonPublicSchools Image: Dorchester High School science class, circa 1901.
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day, Boston! In 1889, a championship rowing regatta was held on the Charles River! How will you celebrate today?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 03/09/2026
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 · 01/09/2026
The Tremont Street Subway, the first subway in the United States, opened in Boston #onthisday in 1897! Check out photos of the subway cars! Image 1: First car in subway for public service, September 1, 1897 Image 2: Open summer cars at the Public Garden entrance to the subway, September 1, 1897
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 27/08/2026
It's #mysteryphoto time! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 20/08/2026
Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you, Boston! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 19/08/2026
Check out the corner of East Fourth and K Streets #onthisday in 1897!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 13/08/2026
It's time for another #mysteryphoto! Do you know where and when this was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 10/08/2026
Take a look at Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton #onthisday in 1927!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 06/08/2026
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 · 03/08/2026
Take a look at Copley Square photographed #onthisday in 1914!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 30/07/2026
It's #mysteryphoto time! Do you know when and where this was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 29/07/2026
Check out the corner of Summer and Kingston Streets #onthisday in 1903!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 23/07/2026
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 · 22/07/2026
Happy 87th birthday to former mayor Raymond L. Flynn! Image 1: Mayor Raymond L. Flynn in his office Image 2: Mayor Raymond L. Flynn running Image 3: Mayor Raymond L. Flynn playing baseball
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 20/07/2026
Take a look at the Boylston Street subway entrance near the Public Garden #onthisday in 1915!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 16/07/2026
Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you Boston! Can you figure out when and where this photo was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 15/07/2026
As the tall ships get ready to leave port, we are looking back on some memories from Operation Sail Boston in 1976!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 15/07/2026
Check out construction work at Forest Hills #onthisday in 1908!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 09/07/2026
Check out Dover Street Station on the Elevated Railway #onthisday in 1959!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 08/07/2026
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 · 04/07/2026
250 years ago today, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence! Check out these tickets and programs from celebrations in 1876! #Boston250 Image 1: Anniversary Exercises ticket Image 2: Evening Concert ticket Image 3: Anniversary Exercises program Image: 4: Timber Races flyer
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 02/07/2026
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 · 29/06/2026
Take a look at the Charlestown Navy #onthisday in 1901!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 25/06/2026
Here's a new mystery photo for you, Boston! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 24/06/2026
Check out Atlantic Avenue at Rowes Wharf #onthisday in 1942!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 23/06/2026
Happy Pride Month! Check out Mayor Menino marching in the 2009 Pride Parade! Image 1: Participants marching behind the Boston Pride Parade banner in 2009 Image 2: Mayor Menino marching in the 2009 Boston Pride Parade Image 3: Mayor Menino marching in the 2009 Boston Pride Parade
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 19/06/2026
In honor of #Juneteenth, check out these photos of the 2023 Juneteenth Flag Raising and Parade! Image 1: People marching in the 2023 Juneteenth Parade Image 2: Mayor Wu speaking at the 2023 Juneteenth Flag Raising and Parade Image 3: Participants at the 2023 Juneteenth Flag Raising and Parade
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 18/06/2026
It's #mysteryphoto time! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 17/06/2026
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place #onthisday in 1775! Take a look at Mayor John Collins watching the Bunker Hill Day parade in 1963!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 13/06/2026
#onthisday 25 years ago, long-time Bruins captain, Ray Bourque, brought the Stanley Cup back to Boston after winning it with the Colorado Avalanche. More than 10,000 fans showed up to City Hall Plaza to celebrate the legendary Bruin, even though he won the championship for another team!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 11/06/2026
Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you! Do you know where and when this was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 10/06/2026
City Square Station in Charlestown opened #onthisday in 1901! Check out this photo of the station taken on June 29, 1909.
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 04/06/2026
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 · 03/06/2026
Take a look at the Charlestown Bridge, photographed #onthisday in 1901!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 01/06/2026
Happy #PrideMonth, Boston! Check out these photos from the 2016 Boston Pride Parade! Image 1: Mayor Marty Walsh cutting the ribbon at the 2016 Boston Pride Parade. Image 2: Mayor Marty Walsh and others marching in the 2016 Boston Pride Parade.
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 28/05/2026
Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you, Boston! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 27/05/2026
In honor of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we are highlighting Leopold Morse. He was the first Jewish person elected to either house of the US Congress from a Massachusetts seat, which he held from 1877 to 1885 and from 1887 to 1889. Image: Leopold Morse and Company Clothiers, circa 1900-1910
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 25/05/2026
Today, and everyday, we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives for their country. #MemorialDay Image: Mayor John F. Collins and others observe Memorial Day at the World War II memorial in the Back Bay Fens, May 30, 1960.
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 21/05/2026
Check out the view of the Elevated Railway on Harrison Avenue near Motte Street #onthisday in 1901!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 20/05/2026
It's #mysteryphoto time! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?
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