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Boston Public Garden

Boston Public Garden 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 87000761.

Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsListed February 27, 1987NRIS #87000761★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Boston Public Garden?

The Public Garden, also known as Boston Public Garden, is a large park in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to Boston Common. It is a part of the Emerald Necklace system of parks and is bounded by Charles Street and Boston Common to the east, Beacon Street and Beacon Hill to the north, Arlington Street and Back Bay to the west, and Boylston Street to the south. The Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.

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Listing details

Name
Boston Public Garden
City
Boston
County
Suffolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
February 27, 1987
NRIS reference number
87000761
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.35459, -71.06972
When was Boston Public Garden listed on the National Register?

Boston Public Garden was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.

Where is Boston Public Garden located?

Boston Public Garden is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.35459, -71.06972. See the map above.

Is Boston Public Garden a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Boston Public Garden is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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