Happy 189th birthday, Quincy Market!
The grand opening of Quincy Market took place on in late August of 1826. Check out the evolution of the market through the years.
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Happy birthday, Quincy Market! The market’s grand opening took place on Aug. 26, 1826 — 189 years ago.
The market was named after Boston’s second mayor, Josiah Quincy, who famously organized its construction without any tax or debt. On its 150th birthday on Aug. 26, 1976, Bostonians celebrated a grand reopening of the renovated market.
Take a look at how Quincy Market has evolved over the decades.
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