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Union Oyster House

Union Oyster House is a historic place in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 2003, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 03000645.

Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsListed May 27, 2003NRIS #03000645★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Union Oyster House?

Union Oyster House is a restaurant at 41–43 Union Street in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Now part of the Blackstone Block Historic District, it has been open to diners since 1826, making it among the oldest operating restaurants in the United States. It is the oldest known to have been continuously operating. The central building was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 2003.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Union Oyster House
City
Boston
County
Suffolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
May 27, 2003
NRIS reference number
03000645
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.36137, -71.05683
When was Union Oyster House listed on the National Register?

Union Oyster House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 2003.

Where is Union Oyster House located?

Union Oyster House is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.36137, -71.05683. See the map above.

Is Union Oyster House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Union Oyster House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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