City of Boston Archives

City of Boston Archives We manage, preserve, and provide access to the municipal government records of Boston.

Today we honor and remember all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
09/11/2026

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

It's time for another ! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?
09/10/2026

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

We have some pretty cool neighbors!
09/09/2026

We have some pretty cool neighbors!

Happy first day of school to all BPS students! Image: Dorchester High School science class, circa 1901.
09/08/2026

Happy first day of school to all BPS students!


Image: Dorchester High School science class, circa 1901.

Happy Labor Day, Boston! In 1889, a championship rowing regatta was held on the Charles River! How will you celebrate t...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Boston! In 1889, a championship rowing regatta was held on the Charles River! How will you celebrate today?

It's time! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?
09/03/2026

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

The Tremont Street Subway, the first subway in the United States, opened in Boston in 1897! Check out these photos of ...
09/01/2026

The Tremont Street Subway, the first subway in the United States, opened in Boston in 1897! Check out these 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

It's time! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?
08/27/2026

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

From lighting up the Boston Common to lighting up the entire world—thank you for the music and the memories, Dolly 🤍Phot...
08/26/2026

From lighting up the Boston Common to lighting up the entire world—thank you for the music and the memories, Dolly 🤍

Photograph of Mayor Marty Walsh and Dolly Parton at the Boston Common tree lighting on December 5, 2019.

Here's a new for you, Boston! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?
08/20/2026

Here's a new for you, Boston! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?

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