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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G87_the-men-of-the-north-end_Boston-MA.html
In honor ofThe men of the North Endwho at the call of their countryserved as volunteers inThe Spanish-American War1898In honor ofThe men of the North Endwho served their countryin theWorld War1917 - 1918
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FIQ_the-sculptor_Boston-MA.html
The Shaw - 54th Regiment Memorial, the outstanding tribute to soldiers of the Civil War, was created by one of America's foremost sculptors, Augustus Saint Gaudens (1848 - 1907). Born in Dublin, of s French father and an Irish mother, he grew up i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FIK_the-monument_Boston-MA.html
The Shaw - 54th Regiment Memorial honors Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and members of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment who died in the assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina, July 18, 1863. The 54th was the first regiment of Black volunteers from the N…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E1F_the-lafayette-mall_Boston-MA.html
This mall is named in honor of Marquis de Lafayettedistinguished French soldierMajor-General in the War of American Independenceand illustrious patriot of the French Revolutionwho nobly served the cause of liberty on two continentsinvited by act o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CUV_uss-constitution_Boston-MA.html
Launched in 1797, USS Constitution set sail the next year on the world's oceans to protect American commerce. Her victories soon earned her a permanent place in United States naval history.
On August 19, 1812, USS Constitution took on the Briti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CUU_old-ironsides-in-dry-dock-1_Boston-MA.html
USS Constitution first entered Dry Dock 1 in 1833. Though she was the first ship to test the new dry dock system, the tough oak hull of "Old Ironsides" had already seen several repairs.
To rebuild the ship, woodworkers selected the best wood fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CTH_a-new-view-of-an-old-ship_Boston-MA.html
Since 1981, millions of visitors have walked the decks of USS CASSIN YOUNG, experiencing her history and heroics. Now they have the opportunity to see a new side of this "greyhound of the sea" - what lies below the waterline.
Boasting 5-inch gu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM192U_boston-civil-war-memorial_Boston-MA.html
(Front panel) To the Memory of the Soldiers and Sailors of Boston who fell in defense of their Country and Liberty in the Rebellion which ended in 1865. This monument is gratefully dedicated by the City of Boston.(Rear panel) The courage and devot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM192T_boston-spanish-american-war-memorial_Boston-MA.html
Boston-to her sons who served their country in the war with Spain-1898-Not time but achievement makes history
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM191Y_the-land_Boston-MA.html
Lava and Ice at Work"A lump of puddingstone is a thing to look at, to dream upon, at go crazy with—From what cliff was it broken? Rolled by the waves of what ocean? Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1860.
600 million year ago the Boston Basin wher…