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Description:Massachusetts has a long, storied history, from the heyday of the Native American tribes up until today. Historical markers abound in this state, documenting the tales that have taken place in this land.
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Massachusetts Historical MarkersRaising the Village

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

An interesting solution to an unfortunate problem.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 2/11/2007

last visited: 2/9/2007

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersVillage on the Bay

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

A wet marsh becomes filled with land and homes.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 2/11/2007

last visited: 2/9/2007

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersArchitecture of the Area

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

It is no accident that these early 19th century brick row houses may remind of those on Beacon Hill.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 12/28/2006

last visited: 2/12/2007

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersCocoanut Grove Fire Site

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

A deadly fire in Boston leaves a lasting impact.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 2/18/2007

last visited: 6/1/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersEphraim Marsh

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

Ephraim Marsh was a major developer and contractor-builder in Boston, especially the Bay Village Area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 12/28/2006

last visited: 2/12/2007

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersFirst Corps of Cadets Armory

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

A castle-like former armory, now housing a restaurant.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 2/19/2007

last visited: 6/22/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersThe Charles Playhouse

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

Currently a theater, this building was once a church and subsequently a temple.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 2/19/2007

last visited: 2/12/2007

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersShubert Theatre - Boston, MA

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

Known as "The Little Princess" of Boston's theater district, the Shubert opened in 1910, launching a tradition of classic dramatic productions, often featuring world-renowned actors. In the mid-90's it underwent an extensive $3 million renovation.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 9/27/2009

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersThe Wang Center for the Performing Arts

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

New England's largest theater, in the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 3/19/2006

last visited: 12/27/2006

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersYe Wilbur Theatre

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

Ye Wilbur Theatre in the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 3/19/2006

last visited: 12/27/2006

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersTheater in Boston

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

A marker celebrating Boston's theatrical tradition.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 4/15/2006

last visited: 4/15/2006

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersArlington Street Church

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

The oldest church in a new part of town.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 5/6/2006

last visited: 4/18/2009

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersEmerson Majestic Theatre

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

The monumental Beaux Arts design distinguishes the Emerson Majestic from other Bostonian theaters.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 12/28/2006

last visited: 6/1/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersEdgar Allan Poe Birth Place

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

Edgar Allen Poe, writer of many stories, including "The Tell-tale Heart" and "Nevermore", was born near this location to parents who were actors in the Theatre District.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 11/23/2007

last visited: 2/14/2009

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersColonial Theatre

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

The Colonial Theatre, built in 1900, is an elegant theatre that still has travelling and pre-Broadway productions, and faces Boston Common on Boylston Street.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 12/3/2007

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersJacob Wirth Buildings

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

The Jacob Wirth Buildings, now hosting a restaurant, located in Chinatown.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 3/19/2006

last visited: 4/17/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersBerkeley Building

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

A restored, stylish, turn-of-the-century commercial building in the Back Bay.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 5/6/2006

last visited: 1/6/2009

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersBoston Young Men's Christian Union

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

The Boston Young Men's Christian Union was started by Harvard University students as a religious study group, and the building remaining is a great example of the High Gothic style.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 12/3/2007

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersThe South End Landmark District

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

This marker has a large map of present day Boston, with the shoreline of the original penninsula superimposed on it, and a paragraph on the South End.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 12/28/2006

last visited: 2/12/2007

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersJohn Quincy Adams and Charles Francis Adams Plaque

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

At this location, John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States, lived here, and Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great Britain, was born here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 4/26/2008

last visited: 10/20/2009

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersThe Hayden Building

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

A five-story rough-hewn building on Washington Street.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 4/15/2006

last visited: 4/15/2006

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersLiberty Tree Block

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

An architecturally signficant building named after a famed tree.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 4/15/2006

last visited: 4/15/2006

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersThe Boylston Building

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

A masonry and iron frame building in Chinatown.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 4/15/2006

last visited: 4/15/2006

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersBoston Center for the Arts

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

The Cyclorama has been 'recycled' for various uses, and is currently used by the Boston Center for the Arts.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 12/28/2006

last visited: 2/12/2007

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersClarendon Street Baptist Church

in Massachusetts Historical Markers

The people who built this structure were also the starters of many other well-known institutions in the Boston area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 12/28/2006

last visited: 2/12/2007

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