Boston's Intriguing Facts: Did You Know?

8 interesting facts about Boston that you didn’t know! 😧 1️⃣ THERE WAS NO CHRISTMAS IN BOSTON BETWEEN 1659 & 1681. The Pilgrims believed it was a corrupt holiday and banned any celebrations during that time period. 2️⃣ BOSTON BUILT AMERICA’S FIRST SUBWAY IN 1897. The Tremont Street Subway is also the third in the world to use electric traction. 3️⃣ THE OLDEST PUBLIC PARK IN THE USA IS IN BOSTON. Boston Common was established in 1634 and is still a popular place for folks to gather. 4️⃣ THE FIRST DUNKIN’ DONUTS WAS LOCATED NEAR BOSTON. The iconic donut shop could be found in Quincy, Massachusetts, about 11 miles from Boston. 5️⃣ BOSTON IS NAMED AFTER A TOWN IN ENGLAND. Many of the city’s first settlers came from Boston, England and simply kept the name. 6️⃣ THE VERY FIRST CHOCOLATE FACTORY IN THE USA WAS IN BOSTON. The year was 1765 when Walter Baker opened his chocolate factory in Dorchester. 7️⃣ THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE IS FAMOUS FOR SOMETHING NO OTHER BRIDGE CAN CLAIM. This unique bridge in the only one in the world where a boat can sail under a train going under a vehicle driving under an airplane. 8️⃣ THE BIGGEST ART HEIST IN HISTORY TOOK PLACE IN BOSTON. More than $500 million worth of paintings were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990. Which facts did you know? And which one surprised you the most? This photo was made in @fsbostondalton – one of the best hotels in Boston with a beautiful view of The Christian Science Plaza. #FSBostonDalton #DreamWithFS #FourSeasons #FSTakeYourTime #WakeUpWithFS