Boston’s First Skyscraper: Ames Building
The Ames Building is a historic 13-story building, located at 1 Court Street, that became Boston’s first skyscraper when it was constructed in 1893. Not only is it the oldest… Read more »
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History of Beverly, Massachusetts
Beverly is a historic town located in Essex County in Massachusetts. Beverly was once a part of Salem but later separated from it in the mid 17th-century when it was… Read more »
History of the Charles River
The Charles River is an 83-mile-long river in Massachusetts that flows northeast from Hopkington to Boston Harbor. The river follows a meandering, winding course which is the result of the… Read more »
Lost and Buried Treasure in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to many stories of lost and buried treasure. From buried pirate treasure to lost war loot there are legends of lost treasure all over the state. The… Read more »
History of St. Peter’s Church in Salem, Massachusetts
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is a historic church in Salem and was the first Anglican church in the city. It is built on land donated in 1733 by local merchant… Read more »