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In January of 1846, the Hayden family arrived in Boston. The Haydens became key leaders in Boston's abolitionist communities. Their Beacon Hill Home served as a stop on the Underground
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#onthisday in 1969, Boston's City Hall was dedicated. City Hall's brutalist design was chosen in a design competition that took place in 1962. Today, we're taking a look at the
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When Jessie Gideon Garnett first showed up at Tufts University’s School of Dental Medicine, she was told by a dean that her acceptance must have been a mistake. Undaunted, she
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On January 15, 1919, a 50-foot tall tank ruptured, sending 2.3 million gallons of molasses rushing through the neighborhood. @universalhub @HUBhistory At midday on Jan 15, 1919, the #NorthEnd was
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Have you ever wondered why Nova Scotia sends Boston a Christmas Tree every year? Our City's tradition of lighting a Nova Scotia Christmas Tree began with a terrible tragedy. @universalhub
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On November 9, 1872, the Great Fire of Boston destroyed more than 1,000 businesses in Boston’s downtown area. Today, we're taking a closer look at Boston's most destructive fire.
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