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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 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. wheelermethodist.org › blog › boston-city-flagSymbolism and Significance of the Boston City Flag

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   The Boston city flag stands as a vibrant symbol of the city’s rich history and cultural heritage, encapsulating its resilience and spirit. With its striking blue field and emblematic seal, it not only represents Boston’s storied past but also serves as a unifying banner for its diverse communities.

3. 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.

4. www.ncesc.com › what-is-a-symbol-for-bostonWhat is a symbol for Boston? - Geographic FAQ Hub ... - NCESC

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   Jun 26, 2024 · What is a symbol for Boston? Boston has several symbols that represent the city’s rich history and culture. Some of the key symbols include: The City Seal. The official seal of Boston, adopted in 1914, is a circular image that features a view of the City of Boston.

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5. www.reddit.com › r › bostonWhat are some recognizable symbols / iconography of the city?

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   It's hard to find symbols of Boston that aren't directly tied to our prominent role in slavery... How about the Leonard Zakim Bridge? Or the USS Constitution?

6. www.americanflags.com › blog › postHistory of the Massachusetts State Flag - American Flags

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   As we rebuild after the Boston Marathon bombings, we told you about the history of Boston's City Flag. Now, here's some history of the Massachusetts State Flag. All 50 U.S. states have a flag to represent its history, foundation and what it stands for.

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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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   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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   Did Boston have a city flag?

   • In the 19th Century, as appears customary in many US Cities, the lack of an official flag did not mean there were no city flags. In many cities the solution was to place the City Seal on a white field. 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.

   Boston, Massachusetts (U.S.) - CRW Flags

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   Does the Boston City flag have a seal on it?

   • The flag illustrated above as the Boston City Flag is, in fact, the pattern used at City Hall and for most purposes. Usually the seal “shows through” to the reverse, but at least one large flag flying in City Hall Plaza on 22 March 2017 had the seal sewn on to just the obverse and no design at all on the reverse.

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   What color was Boston a city in 1822?

   • The colors of the flag and standard, 'Continental blue' and buff are the colors of the Revolutionary War uniforms of Boston Soldiers. In practice, the City Flag is used exclusively and is often fringed. Dave Martucci, 9 March 1998 " Civitatis regimine donata A.D. 1822 " at the bottom means that Boston was chartered as a city in 1822.

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   What is Boston's flag fabric?

   • The flag fabric is silk. The City Seal was adopted in 1823. The first image of the seal was published in 1827. It became the official seal in 1914. It's a circular image that features: the inscription, “BOSTONIA CONDITA AD. 1630 CIVITATIS REGIMINE DONATA AD. 1822.” You can download Boston's seal in our brand guidelines.

   Symbols of the City of Boston

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8. 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.