Downtown Boston
District of Boston
in Suffolk County of Massachusetts, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.358 and -71.060 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 21' 30" and W -71° 3' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 06:24 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
11:29 am and 12:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

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Explore Downtown Boston

The district Downtown Boston of Boston in Suffolk County (Massachusetts) is located in United States about 394 mi north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

W Boston

Address
0,6 mi
100 STUART STREET
02116 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Boston Harbor Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
70 ROWES WHARF ON ATLANTIC AVENUE
02110 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Langham Boston

Address
0,3 mi
250 FRANKLIN STREET
02110 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House Boston

Address
0,3 mi
3 McKinley Square
02109 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Ritz-Carlton Boston

Address
0,4 mi
10 Avery Street
02111 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
90 TREMONT STREET
02108 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Boston Downtown-Faneuil Hall

Address
0,3 mi
89 Broad Street
02110 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE BOSTONIAN BOSTON

Address
0,3 mi
26 NORTH STREET
02109 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


InterContinental Hotels BOSTON

Address
0,5 mi
510 Atlantic Avenue
02210 BOSTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


XV Beacon Preferred LEGEND

Address
0,1 mi
15 BEACON STREET
02108 Boston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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48 Hours in Boston

Published: November 16, 2012
Length: 35:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Discover America

British travel expert Simon Calder explores Boston in 48 hours for The Independent. See what secret spots he uncovers along with helpful insights on exploring, dining and relaxing in Boston.


Boston Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Published: March 07, 2013
Length: 34:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Expedia

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Boston Fire Gear - Riding with Tower Ladder 3

Published: August 03, 2012
Length: 06:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: rkwestroxbury

Inside the cab of Boston's Tower Ladder 3 responding to an emergency.


Saint Patrick's Day Parade - Boston, Massachusetts - 3/17/2013

Published: March 18, 2013
Length: 48:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: LSOviolinist

Saint Patrick's day parade filmed in Southie, Boston on 3/17/2013.


The City of Boston

Published: September 18, 2012
Length: 07:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: GoGreenRE

A short film created by Yao Li entitled "The City of Boston". A truly amazing compilation of time lapse shots from around the city. Anyone who has lived in or spent time in our beautiful city...


Boston City, Massachusetts, USA

Published: July 01, 2012
Length: 48:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Boston city guide - Lonely Planet travel video

Published: November 25, 2014
Length: 26:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lonely Planet

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Karting F1 Boston Outdoors 6-17-12

Published: June 19, 2012
Length: 03:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: simdpk

My first Karting event, what a blast. It was with the BMW Club Boston Chapter on fathersday 2012. There were three qualifying races and the top 15 race in the championship race. My friend Fettah...


Amazing Animals at New England Aquarium, Boston

Published: November 20, 2012
Length: 17:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Phenomenal Travel Videos

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Boston Blizzard 2013 Time Lapse

Published: February 09, 2013
Length: 18:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Alyssa Pierson

Timelapse of the snowstorm, starting from about 1pm on Friday through Saturday morning. Taken in Somerville, MA. Camera is a Canon t2i, pictures captured every 30 seconds. With help from:...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Post Office Square, Boston

Post Office Square (est. 1874) in Boston, Massachusetts is located in the financial district at the intersection of Milk, Congress, Pearl and Water Streets. It was named in 1874 after the post office which fronted it, now replaced by the John W. McCormack Post Office and Court House. As of 2009 the square is almost entirely occupied by a privately owned and managed but publicly accessible park, Norman B. Leventhal Park, named for the Boston building manager and designer who designed it.

Located at 42.3563, -71.0557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1874 establishments in Massachusetts, Squares in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

WHRB

WHRB is a commercial FM radio station in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It broadcasts at 95.3 MHz and is operated by students at Harvard College.

Located at 42.3524, -71.0563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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College radio stations in Massachusetts, Harvard University, Radio stations established in 1957, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Media in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Jordan Marsh

Jordan Marsh & Company (or Jordan Marsh) was a department store in Boston, Massachusetts, which grew to be a major regional chain in the New England area of the United States. In 1996, the last of the Jordan Marsh stores were converted to Macy's. The store was formerly part of Allied Stores and then Federated Department Stores. Allied also operated a separate group of stores in Florida called Jordan Marsh Florida, which were disbanded in 1991.

Located at 42.3551, -71.0605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Companies established in 1841, Defunct department stores of the United States, Companies based in Boston, Massachusetts, Companies disestablished in 1996, Defunct companies based in Massachusetts

Washington Street (Boston)

Washington Street is a street originating in downtown Boston, Massachusetts that extends southwestward to the Massachusetts-Rhode Island state line. The majority of it was built as the Norfolk and Bristol Turnpike in the early 19th century. It is the longest street in Boston, and it remains one of the longest streets in the state of Massachusetts.

Located at 42.3568, -71.059 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, Pre-freeway turnpikes in the United States, U.S. Route 1

WERS

WERS (88.9 FM) is one of Emerson College's two radio stations (the other being campus station WECB), located in Boston, Massachusetts. Student-run and professionally managed, it serves eastern New England an eclectic mix of musical genres, and more live performances than any other station in the region. Programming features over 20 different styles of music and news, including live performances and interviews.

Located at 42.3522, -71.0569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Emerson College, College radio stations in Massachusetts, Radio stations established in 1949, Radio stations in Boston, Massachusetts

101 Federal Street

101 Federal Street is a skyscraper on Federal Street in the Financial District neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Completed in 1988, the 116 meter (381 ft) building was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC. The building is also known as 75 - 101 Federal Street These buildings contain 800,000 sq ft of office space.

Located at 42.355, -71.0569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Boston, Massachusetts, Buildings and structures completed in 1988, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters, Kohn Pedersen Fox buildings, Office buildings in Boston, Massachusetts

Holy Cross Church, Boston

The Church of the Holy Cross (1803-ca.1862) (from 1808 the Cathedral of the Holy Cross), located on Franklin Street in Boston, Massachusetts and designed by Charles Bulfinch, was the first church built for the city's Roman Catholics.

Located at 42.3554, -71.0573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Former Roman Catholic church buildings in the United States, Demolished churches in the United States, Churches in Boston, Massachusetts, Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, French-American culture in Massachusetts, Irish-American culture in Boston, Massachusetts, Roman Catholic churches in Massachusetts, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, Former cathedrals in the United States, Religious buildings completed in 1803, Religious organizations established in 1808, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Financial District, Boston, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts

Franklin Place

Franklin Place, designed by Charles Bulfinch and built in Boston, Massachusetts in 1793-95, included a row of sixteen three-story brick townhouses that extended in a 480-foot curve, a small garden, and four double houses. Constructed early in Bulfinch’s career, Franklin Place came after he had seen the possibilities of modern architecture in Europe and had determined to reshape his native city.

Located at 42.3554, -71.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Demolished buildings and structures in the United States, Squares in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts

Blackfriars Massacre

The 1978 Blackfriars Massacre was an American Mafia massacre that occurred on June 28, 1978 in Downtown Boston in Boston, Massachusetts. The massacre claimed four criminals known to the police and a former Channel 7 Boston television investigative news anchorman and reporter, John A. Kelly. The massacre was allegedly over the sale of cocaine. The shooters who carried out the murders have never been caught.

Located at 42.3535, -71.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Mass murder in 1978, 1978 murders in the United States, Patriarca crime family, Mass murder in the United States, 1978 in Massachusetts, Crime in Massachusetts

Boston Library Society

The Boston Library Society (1792-1939) was a subscription library established in 1792 in Boston, Massachusetts. Early subscribers included Paul Revere and William Tudor. The society existed until 1939 when it merged into the Boston Athenaeum.

Located at 42.3554, -71.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1792 establishments in the United States, Cultural history of Boston, Massachusetts, Libraries in Boston, Massachusetts, Defunct libraries, Defunct organizations of Massachusetts, 18th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, Subscription libraries, Former library buildings in the United States

Trinity Church, Boston (Summer Street)

Trinity Church (1735-1872) was an Episcopal church in Boston, Massachusetts, located on Summer Street. It housed Boston's third Anglican congregation. The Great Fire of 1872 destroyed the church building, and by 1877 the congregation moved into a new building in Back Bay.

Located at 42.355, -71.0597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, Churches in Boston, Massachusetts, Episcopal churches in Massachusetts, 18th-century church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1735, 19th-century church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1829, 18th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

Pendleton's Lithography

Pendleton's Lithography (1825-1836) was a lithographic print studio in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts, established by brothers William S. Pendleton (1795-1879) and John B. Pendleton (1798-1866). Though relatively short-lived, in its time the firm was prolific, printing portraits, landscape views, sheet music covers, and numerous other illustrations.

Located at 42.3562, -71.0599 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1836 disestablishments, American printmakers, Lithographers, Economic history of Boston, Massachusetts, Cultural history of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 1820s in the United States, 1830s in the United States, Companies established in 1825

New South Church (Boston, Massachusetts)

New South Church (1714-1866) was a congregational unitarian church of the "New South Society" in Boston, Massachusetts, located on "Church Green" at the corner of Summer Street and Bedford Street. Pastors included Samuel Checkley and John Thornton Kirkland. In 1814 architect Charles Bulfinch designed a new building for the society; it was demolished in 1868. The congregation merged with the New South Free Church in 1866.

Located at 42.3534, -71.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1819, 19th-century church buildings, Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, Unitarian chapels, 1714 establishments in the Thirteen Colonies, 1866 disestablishments, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

Federal Street Theatre

The Federal Street Theatre (1793–1852), also known as the Boston Theatre, was located at the corner of Federal and Franklin streets in Boston, Massachusetts. It was "the first building erected purposely for theatrical entertainments in the town of Boston."

Located at 42.3555, -71.0565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Theatres completed in 1793, Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, 1793 establishments in the United States, 1852 disestablishments, Cultural history of Boston, Massachusetts, 18th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Former theatres in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, Event venues established in 1793

Federal Street (Boston)

Federal Street is a street in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to 1788, it was known as Long Lane. The street was renamed after state leaders met there in 1788 to determine Massachusetts' ratification of the United States Constitution.

Located at 42.3565, -71.0567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

Summer Street (Boston)

Summer Street (est. 1708) in Boston, Massachusetts extends from Downtown Crossing in the Financial District, over Fort Point Channel, and into South Boston to the southeast. In the mid-19th century it was also called Seven Star Lane. Along the route is Dewey Square, which is formed by the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Summer, Federal, and Purchase Streets with the Surface Artery, of the Boston Central Artery.

Located at 42.3539, -71.0583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, 1708 establishments in the Thirteen Colonies, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, South Boston, Boston

Franklin Street (Boston)

Franklin Street (est.1798) is located in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. It was developed at the end of the 18th century by Charles Bulfinch, and included the now-demolished Tontine Crescent and Franklin Place.

Located at 42.3555, -71.0563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, 1798 establishments in the United States, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

Hawley Street (Boston)

Hawley Street of Boston, Massachusetts, is located in the Financial District between Milk and Summer Streets. Prior to 1799, it was called Bishop's Alley and briefly in the 1790s Board Alley.

Located at 42.3562, -71.0583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston

Board Alley Theatre

The Board Alley Theatre (1792-1793) was an illegal theatre in Boston, Massachusetts in the late 18th-century. Also called the New Exhibition Room, it was located in Board Alley in the Financial District. Although some in town supported the theatre, others vehemently opposed it. Governor John Hancock forced it to close in June 1793.

Located at 42.3562, -71.0583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Financial District, Boston, Former theatres in Boston, Massachusetts, 1792 establishments in the United States, 1793 disestablishments, Cultural history of Boston, Massachusetts, 18th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 1790s in the United States, Event venues established in 1792

Congress Street (Boston, Massachusetts)

Congress Street in Boston, Massachusetts, is located in the Financial District and South Boston. It was first named in 1800. It was extended in 1854 as far as Atlantic Avenue, and in 1874 across Fort Point Channel into South Boston. Today's Congress Street consists of several segments of streets, previously named Atkinson's Street, Dalton Street, Gray's Alley, Leverett's Lane, Quaker Lane, and Shrimpton's Lane.

Located at 42.3565, -71.0562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, History of Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, South Boston, Boston, Government Center, Boston

Green Restaurant Certification

The Green Restaurant Association (GRA) is a United States non-profit organization that provides certification for restaurants to become more environmentally responsible. Since 1990, the GRA has been building an extensive database of environmental goals for the restaurant industry. Green Restaurant Certification allows diners to be able to rely on their favorite restaurant’s environmental claims and communicates credibility.

Located at 42.3518, -71.0575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Restaurants in the United States

Julien Hall (Boston)

Julien Hall (built 1825) was a building in Boston, Massachusetts, on the corner of Congress Street and Milk Street. It flourished 1825-1843, housing a variety of public events such as lectures by Red Jacket, William Lloyd Garrison; temperance meetings; political meetings; auctions; exhibitions of live animals, portraits by William James Hubard, John H. I. Browere; performances of the "automaton chess player" and the "panharmonicon;" and so on.

Located at 42.3565, -71.0562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Commercial buildings completed in 1825, Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, 1825 establishments in the United States, Financial District, Boston, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts

Julien's Restorator

Julien's Restorator (ca.1793-1823) was a restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts, established by French-born Jean Baptiste Gilbert Payplat dis Julien. It was one of the first restaurants in Boston; previous public eating-rooms were in "taverns or boarding houses."

Located at 42.3565, -71.0562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1671, Former buildings and structures in Boston, Massachusetts, 1793 establishments in the United States, 1823 disestablishments, 18th century in Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Restaurants in Boston, Massachusetts, Economic history of Boston, Massachusetts, Defunct restaurants of the United States, Financial District, Boston, Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts, Restaurants established in 1793

Odeon, Boston

The Odeon (1835-ca.1846) of Boston, Massachusetts, was a lecture and concert hall on Federal Street in the building also known as the Boston Theatre. The 1,300-seat auditorium measured "50 feet square" with "red moreen"-upholstered "seats arranged in a circular order, and above them ... spacious galleries. " The Boston Academy of Music occupied the Odeon in the 1830s and 1840s Notable events at the Odeon included "the first performance in Boston of a Beethoven symphony."

Located at 42.3555, -71.0565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1835 establishments in the United States, 1840s disestablishments, Cultural history of Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, Former theatres in Boston, Massachusetts, Financial District, Boston, Event venues established in 1835

WEDX

WEDX (101.7 FM; "Evolution 101.7") is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Lynn, Massachusetts. Established in 1963, WEDX is owned by Clear Channel Communications and serves the Boston metropolitan area. The station broadcasts a dance format, and claims to be "the first real EDM station in the country."

Located at 42.3522, -71.0569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Radio stations in Massachusetts, Lynn, Massachusetts, Clear Channel radio stations, Dance radio stations, Radio stations established in 1963, Radio stations in Boston, Massachusetts, Media in Essex County, Massachusetts

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