Adams Square

Adams Square was a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Now demolished, it was formerly located on the site of the current in .
Wikipedia
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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 , Massachusetts, United States. Surrounded by City Hall Plaza in the section of , it includes the offices of the Mayor and the City Council.

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.

Museum
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The is a historic building at 206 Washington Street in , , United States. Completed in 1713, it is the city's oldest extant public building, hosting the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of the Massachusetts provincial and state governments during the 18th century.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Boston and Dock Square.

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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.

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

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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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as North End and Downtown Boston.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Curley Memorial Plaza and Boston National Historical Park.

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