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

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   United States. City flag and seal. 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.

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. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesFlag of Boston - Wikiwand

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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.

4. newrepublic.com › article › 164483How Boston's City Hall Flags Touched Off a Massive First ...

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   Nov 19, 2021 · The flagpoles in front of Boston’s City Hall have become the source of a most vexing debate about religious freedom in the public square.

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. www.ncesc.com › what-makes-boston-a-unique-cityWhat makes Boston a unique city? - Geographic FAQ Hub ... - NCESC

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   Jun 28, 2024 · The city flag and seal are symbolic representations of Boston. The flag features the City seal surrounded by two white rings, and the municipal standard flag includes an image of the Trimountain on the back.

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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.

   Flag of Boston - Wikipedia

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   Does Boston have a city flag?

   • Boston's city ordinance to make a city flag also made a "municipal standard". This flag's obverse is the same as the city flag, besides the addition of a buff stripe on three sides. The reverse of this flag has a seal displaying the "trimountain", the original three hills Boston was built on.

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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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   Can a city carry a flag in Boston?

   • 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. Boston groups may have copies of the flag if they get the mayor’s approval. No one can use the flag or a reproduction of it for commercial reasons.

   Symbols of the City of Boston

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8. www.boston.com › local-news › 2019/03/06Does Boston need to replace its flag?

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   Mar 6, 2019 · In Boston, that connection doesn’t exist — at least not with its flag. Kaye notes that cities without any good flag or imagery often cede that territory to their sports teams. “You go to...