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1. www.boston.gov › symbols-city-bostonSymbols of the City of Boston

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   Jul 16, 2016 · The City Flag. The City flag is a Continental blue and buff. The flag is five-feet long and three-and-a-half-feet wide, or within that ratio. The center of the flag features the City seal surrounded by two white rings.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Flag_of_bostonFlag of Boston - Wikipedia

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   The flag of Boston consists of a sky blue field and the seal of the city of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in the center. The flag is sometimes flown in a darker shade of blue, more of a turquoise. It was designed in 1913 and adopted by the Boston City Council on January 29, 1917.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_BostonHistory of Boston - Wikipedia

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   Boston was named and officially incorporated on September 30, 1630 (Old Style). The city quickly became the political, commercial, financial, religious and educational center of Puritan New England and grew to play a central role in the history of the United States.

4. www.crwflags.com › fotw › FlagsBoston, Massachusetts (U.S.) - CRW Flags

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   May 6, 2023 · Boston City Flag and Municipal Standard. The Columbus Day Committee proposed the City Flag in 1913. It was introduced into the City Council 16 January 1914 but was not adopted until 30 January 1917. The design is the City Seal in dark blue on white and buff centered on a dark blue field. The proportions are 7:10.

5. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › does-boston-have-a-flagDoes Boston have a flag? - Geographic FAQ Hub: Answers to ...

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   May 17, 2024 · Yes, Boston does have a flag. It was designed in 1913 and adopted by the Boston City Council on January 29, 1917. The flag of Boston consists of a sky blue field and the seal of the city of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in the center.

6. historyofmassachusetts.org › how-did-boston-getHow Did Boston Get Its Name? - History of Massachusetts Blog

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   Feb 17, 2016 · Many people wonder how Boston got its name and few realize that, much like other cities and towns in New England, it too was named after a city in England. The city of Boston, Massachusetts was named after the city of Boston in Lincolnshire, England.

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   What does the Boston flag look like?

   • The flag of Boston consists of a sky blue field and the seal of the city of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in the center. The flag is sometimes flown in a darker shade of blue, more of a turquoise. It was designed in 1913 and adopted by the Boston City Council on January 29, 1917.

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   What are the symbols of Boston?

   • Learn about the symbols of Boston, and how we display them. The City flag is a Continental blue and buff. The flag is five-feet long and three-and-a-half-feet wide, or within that ratio. The center of the flag features the City seal surrounded by two white rings.

   Symbols of the City of Boston

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   When did Boston start using a city flag?

   • It was designed in 1913 and adopted by the Boston City Council on January 29, 1917. The city flag was originally used in the 1913 Columbus Day celebration and other holidays in an unofficial capacity for three years until it was officially adopted by the city government on January 29, 1917.

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   How did Boston get its name?

   • Many people wonder how Boston got its name and few realize that, much like other cities and towns in New England, it too was named after a city in England. The city of Boston, Massachusetts was named after the city of Boston in Lincolnshire, England.

   How Did Boston Get Its Name? - History of Massachusetts Blog

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   Does Boston have a national flag?

   • the inscription, “BOSTONIA CONDITA AD. 1630 CIVITATIS REGIMINE DONATA AD. 1822.” You can download Boston's seal in our brand guidelines. The City can display or carry the flag at official occasions when the mayor is present. The flag is flown at City Hall and at the Boston Common along with the national flag.

   Symbols of the City of Boston

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   Are there any images of a Boston City flag?

   • Two images of such a flag for Boston exist. The Bard Brothers painted the Steamship J. Putnam Bradlee wearing a Boston City Flag in 1876. It shows an oval version of the City Seal placed nearly to the edges of a white field.

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8. direct.mit.edu › jinh › articleThe City-State of Boston: The Rise and Fall of an Atlantic ...

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   Jun 1, 2020 · Simultaneously urban history, regional history, and more, The City-State of Boston represents a refreshing new take on one of America’s most storied cities. The volume is divided into three books. Book I covers the founding of Boston, the spread of its population and...