National Register of Historic Places
Boston Common
Boston Common is a historic place in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000760.
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About this place
What is Boston Common?
The Boston Common is a public park in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest city park in the United States. Boston Common covers 50 acres (20 ha) bounded by five major Boston streets: Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street, Charles Street, and Boylston Street.
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Listing details
- Name
- Boston Common
- City
- Boston
- County
- Suffolk County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- February 27, 1987
- NRIS reference number
- 87000760
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.35512, -71.06545
When was Boston Common listed on the National Register?
Boston Common was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.
Where is Boston Common located?
Boston Common is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.35512, -71.06545. See the map above.
Is Boston Common a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Boston Common is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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