State Street (Boston)
State Street is one of the oldest and most historic streets in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Located in the financial district, it is the site of some historic landmarks, such as Long Wharf, the Old State House and the Boston Custom House.
West end
Transportation[edit]
The Blue Line of the MBTA subway runs below State Street. Two stations have entrances on State Street: Aquarium and State. The Faneuil Hall Marketplace is also nearby. The east end of State Street is at Long Wharf, where ferries are available to several places, including the airport.
John Winthrop built his first house in Boston on what is today, State Street
1630 site of Winthrop's first home in Boston on State Street
The Boston Massacre took place on State Street (then "King Street") in front of the Old State House; the site is marked by a cobblestone circle in the square
Detail of 1775 map of Boston, showing King Street and vicinity
State Street, 1801, by J. Marston
Advertisement for Lemuel Gulliver "stationer, chart and nautical bookseller" c. 1826
State St., c. 19th century
