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Here's a new #mysterphoto! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

Check out this subway car, captured in a tunnel #onthisday in 1914!

It's time for another #mysteryphoto! do you know where and when this photo was taken?

Boston Symphony Hall opened #onthisday in 1900! Check out this photo from 1965!

Today is #AskAnArchivist Day! Do you have questions for us? We'd love to hear them!

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day Boston! In 2021, Mayor Kim Janey signing an executive order declaring every second Monday in October as Indigenous People's Day! Image 1: Mayor Janey signing the Indigenous Peoples' Day executive order. Image 2: Mayor Janey and others holding the executive order.

It's #mysteryphoto time! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

The answer is the corner of North Street and John Street, taken May 18, 1930!

Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you, Boston! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

The answer is Copp's Hill Wharf, taken December 6, 1917!

September 15th - October 15th is Latinx Heritage Month! take a look at Mayor Walsh at a Hispanic heritage celebration in East Boston in 2018! #LatinxHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth

October is American Archives Month! Take a peek behind the scenes at the City Archives! #americanarchivesmonth 📸Kayla Skillin

Check out construction on Savin Hill Avenue #onthisday in 1925!

In honor of #LatinxHeritageMonth check out these dancers performing the Caporales at a block party in 1996! The Caporales is a traditional Peruvian and Bolivian dance. Image 1: Mayor Menino with Caporales dancers Image 2: Caporales dancers performing Image 3: Caporales dancers performing

It's #mysteryphoto time! Do you know when and where this photo was taken?

The answer is Lotus Place, taken February 28, 1924!

Happy Birthday former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White!

22 Sept

Check out this view of the Berkeley Street Bridge #onthisday in 1939!

16 Sept

Here's a new #mysteryphoto Boston! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

18 Sept

The answer is Summer Street at Washington Street, taken in June 1915!

17 Sept

The Town of Boston was founded #onthisday in 1630! Take a look at the city's 300th anniversary parade in 1930! Happy Birthday Boston!

September 15th - October 15th is Latinx Heritage Month! Take a look at this City Council Resolution recognizing it below! #LatinxHeritageMonth #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth

10 Sept

It's time for another #mysteryphoto! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?

The answer is Market Street at Wexford Street in Brighton, taken October 28, 1930!

3 Sept

It's #mysteryphoto time! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

The answer is Summer Street between Arch and Otis Streets, taken July 8, 1912!

27 Aug

It's #mysteryphoto time! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?

The answer is Blue Hill Avenue and Quincy Street, taken September 21, 1948!

11 Sept

Today we honor and remember all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

8 Sept

Happy first day of school to all BPS students! #BostonPublicSchools Image: Dorchester High School science class, circa 1901.

7 Sept

Happy Labor Day, Boston! In 1889, a championship rowing regatta was held on the Charles River! How will you celebrate today?

1 Sept

The Tremont Street Subway, the first subway in the United States, opened in Boston #onthisday in 1897! Check out photos of the subway cars! Image 1: First car in subway for public service, September 1, 1897 Image 2: Open summer cars at the Public Garden entrance to the subway, September 1, 1897

20 Aug

Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you, Boston! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?

24 Aug

The answer is Exeter Street near Blagden Street, looking northerly. It was taken March 22, 1913!

19 Aug

Check out the corner of East Fourth and K Streets #onthisday in 1897!

13 Aug

It's time for another #mysteryphoto! Do you know where and when this was taken?

The answer is Commercial Street opposite Union Wharf, taken January 28, 1937!

6 Aug

Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you, Boston! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?

The answer is Tremont Street at Pleasant Street, circa 1895!

30 July

It's #mysteryphoto time! Do you know when and where this was taken?

This is the corner of Hanover Street and Cross Street, taken May 20, 1930!

23 July

It's time for another #mysteryphoto! Can you figure out where and when this photo was taken?

The answer is Peabody Square in Dorchester, taken July 10, 1923!

16 July

Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you Boston! Can you figure out when and where this photo was taken?

The answer is 801 - 815 Boylston Street, taken April 5, 1912!

10 Aug

Take a look at Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton #onthisday in 1927!

3 Aug

Take a look at Copley Square photographed #onthisday in 1914!

29 July

Check out the corner of Summer and Kingston Streets #onthisday in 1903!

22 July

Happy 87th birthday to former mayor Raymond L. Flynn! Image 1: Mayor Raymond L. Flynn in his office Image 2: Mayor Raymond L. Flynn running Image 3: Mayor Raymond L. Flynn playing baseball