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1842 |
Boston women are described by Charles Dickens. |
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1843 |
Interracial marriage ban is repealed by the Massachusetts legislature. |
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1845 |
Boston Assemblies begin. |
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1847 |
James Gately arrives in Boston from England. |
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03/14/1848 |
Gen. Sam Houston visits Boston. |
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09/24/1849 |
Ann Street continues to be an adult entertainment area. |
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1852 |
German Chocolate is developed in Dorchester. |
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03/04/1859 |
Benefit ball is held to purchase a tomb for George Washington. |
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09/21/1859 |
Biographer Mark Howe marries Fanny Quincy, the younger sister of the mayor of Boston. |
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08/03/1863 |
Board of Aldermen is asked to prevent the excessive ringing of church and other bells. |
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