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
September 15th - October 15th is Latinx Heritage Month! Take a look at this City Council Resolution recognizing it below! #LatinxHeritageMonth #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth
Today we honor and remember all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
Happy first day of school to all BPS students! #BostonPublicSchools 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 today?
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
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
As the tall ships get ready to leave port, we are looking back on some memories from Operation Sail Boston in 1976!
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
Here's a new mystery photo for you, Boston! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?