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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 · 02/10/2026
Check out construction on Savin Hill Avenue #onthisday in 1925!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 01/10/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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
The answer is Lotus Place, taken February 28, 1924!
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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 · 18/09/2026
The answer is Summer Street at Washington Street, taken in June 1915!
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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 · 15/09/2026
The answer is Market Street at Wexford Street in Brighton, taken October 28, 1930!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 15/09/2026
The answer is Summer Street between Arch and Otis Streets, taken July 8, 1912!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 15/09/2026
The answer is Blue Hill Avenue and Quincy Street, taken September 21, 1948!
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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 · 24/08/2026
The answer is Exeter Street near Blagden Street, looking northerly. It was taken March 22, 1913!
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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 · 17/08/2026
The answer is Commercial Street opposite Union Wharf, taken January 28, 1937!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 17/08/2026
The answer is Tremont Street at Pleasant Street, circa 1895!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 17/08/2026
This is the corner of Hanover Street and Cross Street, taken May 20, 1930!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 17/08/2026
The answer is Peabody Square in Dorchester, taken July 10, 1923!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 17/08/2026
The answer is 801 - 815 Boylston Street, taken April 5, 1912!
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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 · 11/07/2026
The answer is: looking northerly from 426 Atlantic Avenue, taken on September 19, 1899!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 11/07/2026
The answer is 2-8 Union Street, taken November 5, 1905!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 11/07/2026
The answer is looking north on Washington Street opposite Cobb Street, taken August 21, 1899!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 11/07/2026
The answer is Albany Street, taken August 22, 1966!
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Boston Archives and Records @archives.boston.gov · 11/07/2026
Thanks for playing everyone! The answer is Harrison Avenue and Beach Street, taken March 23, 1917!
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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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