Massachusetts
Suffolk
City of Boston

Adams Square

Adams Square was a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Now demolished, it was formerly located on the site of the current in .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Boston City Hall and Faneuil Hall.

Town hall
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is the seat of city government of , . It includes the offices of the mayor of Boston and the Boston City Council. The current hall was built in 1968 to assume the functions of the .

Public building
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is a marketplace and meeting hall near the waterfront and Government Center, in , Massachusetts, United States. Opened in 1742, it was the site of several speeches by Samuel Adams, James Otis, and others encouraging independence from Great Britain.

Museum
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The , also known as the Old Provincial State House, is a historic building in , , built in 1713. It was the seat of the Massachusetts General Court until 1798.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dock Square and Financial District.

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.

Suburb
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The of is located in , near and . Like many areas within Boston, the has no official definition.

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Known as "Little Italy" for over a hundred years, the proudly carries the torch of 's Italian heritage. Its narrow, dense streets consistently draw hordes of visitors looking to experience old world culture and first class dining.

Adams Square

Latitude
42.36041° or 42° 21′ 38″ north
Longitude
-71.05745° or 71° 3′ 27″ west
Open location code
87JC9W6V+52
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7629903523
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Wiki­data ID
Q24694631
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In Other Languages

“Adams Square” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “アダムズ広場”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Curley Memorial Plaza and Statue of Samuel Adams.

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