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Boston, MA Social Statistics

NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school185,384100.0Nursery school, preschool6,8333.7Kindergarten7,9344.3Elementary school (grades 1-8)55,37229.9High school…

Top Dog Breeds, Boston

The American Kennel Club's (AKC) top registered dog breeds in Boston. Rank 2010 1. Labrador Retriever 2…

Boston, borough, England

(Encyclopedia) Boston, borough and district, E central England, on the Witham River. Boston's fame as a port dates from the 13th cent., when it was a…

Willard, Solomon

(Encyclopedia) Willard, Solomon, 1783–1861, American architect and sculptor, b. Petersham, Mass. Arriving in Boston in 1804, he eventually became a leading architect; he both designed and supervised…

Burgis, William

(Encyclopedia) Burgis, WilliamBurgis, Williambûrˈjĭs [key], fl. 1717–31, American engraver and publisher of maps and views, b. London. His name appears as publisher on the views South Prospect of ye…

Charles, river, United States

(Encyclopedia) Charles, river, c.60 mi (97 km) long, rising in E Mass. and flowing generally NE to Boston Bay; it separates Boston from Cambridge. Extensive development to the riverfront includes the…

Curley, James Michael

(Encyclopedia) Curley, James Michael, 1874–1958, American political leader, b. Boston. He held many municipal offices, served (1902–3) in the Massachusetts legislature, and became a power in the…