Scollay Square

Scollay Square was a city square in , . It was named for William Scollay, a prominent local developer and militia officer who bought a four-story merchant building at the intersection of Cambridge and Court Streets in the year 1795.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Park
  • Description: former public square
  • Also known as: “Brattle Square”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Boston City Hall and Government Center station.

Town hall
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is the seat of city government of , Massachusetts, United States. Surrounded by City Hall Plaza in the section of , it includes the offices of the Mayor and the City Council.

Railway station
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is an MBTA subway station in , Massachusetts. It is located at the intersection of Tremont, Court and Cambridge Streets in the area.

Public building
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is a historic building in , Massachusetts, United States. Opened in 1742, the building was designed by artist John Smibert as a marketplace and meeting hall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Adams Square and Boston.

Locality
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was a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Now demolished, it was formerly located on the site of the current in .

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A city of history and tradition, offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest.

Neighborhood
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in , , is a public square adjacent to , bounded by Congress Street, North Street, and the steps of the 60 State Street office tower.

Scollay Square

Latitude
42.3601° or 42° 21′ 36″ north
Longitude
-71.05894° or 71° 3′ 32″ west
Elevation
33 feet (10 metres)
Open location code
87JC9W6R+2C
Geo­Names ID
4950417
Wiki­data ID
Q7434306
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Satellite Map

Discover Scollay Square from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Chinese—“Scollay Square” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Scollay Square”
  • Chinese: “斯科利广场”
  • Chinese: “斯科利廣場”
  • Chinese: “斯科莱广场”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Boston City Hall Plaza and Government Center.

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