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25 years ago, long-time Bruins captain, Ray Bourque, brought the Stanley Cup back to Boston after winning it with the ...
06/13/2026

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!

Here's a new for you! Do you know where and when this was taken?
06/11/2026

Here's a new for you! Do you know where and when this was taken?

City Square Station in Charlestown opened in 1901! Check out this photo of the station taken on June 29, 1909.
06/10/2026

City Square Station in Charlestown opened in 1901! Check out this photo of the station taken on June 29, 1909.

It's time for another ! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?
06/04/2026

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

Take a look at the Charlestown Bridge, photographed in 1901!
06/03/2026

Take a look at the Charlestown Bridge, photographed in 1901!

Happy , Boston! Check out these photos from the 2016 Boston Pride Parade!Image 1: Mayor Marty Walsh cutting the ribbon ...
06/01/2026

Happy , 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.

Here's a new for you, Boston! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?
05/28/2026

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

In honor of , we are highlighting Leopold Morse. He was the first Jewish person elected to either house of the United S...
05/27/2026

In honor of , we are highlighting Leopold Morse. He was the first Jewish person elected to either house of the United States Congress from a Massachusetts seat, which he held from 1877 to 1885 and from 1887 to 1889.

Image: Leopold Morse and Company Clothiers at Washington Street and Brattle Street, circa 1900-1910

Today, and everyday, we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives for their country. Image: Mayor Joh...
05/25/2026

Today, and everyday, we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives for their country.

Image: Mayor John F. Collins and others observe Memorial Day at the World War II memorial in the Back Bay Fens, May 30, 1960.

Check out the view of the Elevated Railway on Harrison Avenue near Motte Street in 1901!
05/21/2026

Check out the view of the Elevated Railway on Harrison Avenue near Motte Street in 1901!

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