How The City Of Boston Moved And Shaped the United States’ History

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Created on Monday, 04 March 2013 07:24

Historically, the city of Boston played a central role that contributed to the birth of United States as a country. This modern and major US city often dubbed also as the unofficial capital of the New England region, which is composed of states like Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire was once considered as the political, commercial, financial, religious and educational center of the region. This where the very historically significant event known as the Boston Tea Party occurred, which is a precursor that sparked the American Revolution and eventually the birth of the nation. Today, the city of Boston is the capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is included among the top 30 cities in the world. Its economy is considered the sixth-largest in the US and 12th-largest in the world

Historical Overview Of Boston

The Puritans, who came from England, are credited by history as the group that founded the city of Boston on September 7, 1630.It was John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony who led the signing of a key founding document of the city known as the Cambridge Agreement. A stable and well-structured society in Boston was then formed guided by the Puritan ethics, which espoused that Boston had a special covenant with God.Boston also became the largest town in British North America until it was overtaken by the mid-18^th century by the city of Philadelphia. It also played part in four French and Indian Wars up to the moment when the French and its native allies were defeated by the British. But it was in history of American Revolution that the City of Boston played a major role. Important events like the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Siege of Boston, the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill, among others happened in this city.

The Boston Tea Party

The story of American Revolution would not be complete without looking that the historic event known as the Boston Tea Party.  This was actually a political protest lead by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, which is a city in the British colony of Massachusetts. They were against the tax policy known as the Tea Act passed by the British Parliament in 1773 in its effort along with the British East India Company to completely control all the tea imported into the colonies. The colonists objected to act because they saw this as a violation of their rights.  It was their belief that they should be taxed only by their own elected representatives and not by a British parliament.

The event started when Boston officials refused to return three shiploads of taxed tea to Britain and end up with a group of colonists boarding the ships and the throwing of the tea into Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773. Such incident has become an icon of American history as well as the subsequent political protests that occurred later on.

Boston After The Revolution

When the revolution ended, the city Boston prospered and became one of the world's wealthiest international ports helped by its long seafaring tradition. By the middle of the 19^th century, manufacturing also became an important part of Boston’s economy with itsindustrial manufacturing sector overtaking international trade in economic importance.Boston also remained one of the nation's largest manufacturing centers with its garment production and leather-goods industries playing a notable role right until the early part of 20th century.

Along with its economic prosperity, the culture of city of Boston also became admired with its focused on literary life and artistic patronage. Famous Boston families, also called the Boston Brahmins, were regarded as the social and cultural elites of the country. Another significant historical contribution that the city of Boston is known for is that it became a center of the abolitionist movement aimed to end any form of slavery, formal or informal.

The rapid population growth in the city of Boston resulted to a significant change in the ethnic background of its resident with immigrants coming from countries like Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Canada, Poland, Syria, and Lebanon among others taking residence in the city. 

The economic prosperity that Boston was experiencing came to a halt though by the middle of the 20^th century due factories becoming old and obsolete and the moving away of business from the city in search of cheaper labor elsewhere in the country. It rebounded during the 1970’s brought about by the large number of high rises constructed in its financial district and in Boston's Back Bay. This prosperity continued into the mid-1980s.

The City of Boston later on became the leading force in medical innovation and patient with the presence of hospitals like the Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Boston is also whereHarvard Medical School is located along with other famous and reputable schools like the Boston University, Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory.

Interesting Historical Facts And Trivia About The City Of Boston

-          The original name of the city of Boston was Shawmut, which came from local Native Americans. Boston meanwhile came for an England town in Lincolnshire where several prominent colonists originated.

-          From its founding until the 1760's, Boston was America's largest, wealthiest, and most influential city helped by its deep harbor and advantageous geographic position.

-          Harvard, which is the first college established in North America was originally founded in Boston in 1636.

-          James Michael Curley was the first Mayor of Boston to have an automobile. Its plate number was "576” and it is still being used today.

-          The Boston Tea Party is being reenacted every year on December 16

-          Fenway Park, which is still being used these days as the home of the Boston Red Sox, is the oldest original Major League Baseball Park.

-          The 9th Rector of Trinity Church, Phillip Brooks wrote the famous Christmas Carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem”

-          the Boston Public Library is third in terms of most volumes which stand at more than 14,000,000. First is the Library of Congress followed by Harvard University.

-          What is considered to be the largest art theft in U.S. history occurred in Boston when 12 paintings collectively worth $100 million were stolen on March 18, 1990 from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

-          US Presidents John Adams, a founding Father and 2nd President of the United States, John Quincy Adams  son of John Adams and the 6th President of the United States, George H.W. Bush 41st President as well as  43rd Vice President of the US, and John F. Kennedy 35th President of the United States have all strong roots and connection in Boston and the state of Massachusetts. 

Getting Married In Boston: Video, Photos, Food, And Everything Else You Need To Prepare For

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Created on Tuesday, 04 December 2012 08:02

You have finally found that person you will be spending the rest of your life with. And so you have both decided that it was time to get married and you really love Boston that much. With that, you have decided that this is the place where you will tie the knot. After all, Boston has played a huge role in your love story. Plus, you have simply fell in love with the place while you were there for the wedding videographyof a friend. Now, it is your turn.

It is a good time to think about the kind of wedding that you would like to have. For example, if having a huge wedding is something that you like, then you should have an organizer help you out. However, if you would like to have just an intimate gathering of the closest friends and family, then you can actually ask them to help you out. The more involved they are, the happier every one becomes.

It is important to decide on a theme. This will actually help guide you throughout the whole planning and preparing stage. See, it will be the one to tell you what kind of details you will have to put in to make your wedding something that is unique and worth remembering.

Find the best caterers that Boston has to offer. This will allow you to choose which one you can actually work with the best when it comes to your wedding. Contact these caterers and schedule a meeting with them. That way, you ask them about what they could serve for your wedding and if they can provide samples of the dishes during your meeting.

Another thing that you have to prepare for is the souvenirs that you would be giving out to your guests for being a part of your wedding. You can go with the usual souvenirs that you can purchase in stores downtown. However, you make things a bit special and provide them with something that you have personally made. For example, you can create small goodie baskets and give them to your guests.

Do not forget to choose the location of your wedding. You and your soon-to-be spouse should decide on the exact venue. You do know that Boston is the place for this because you really like the place that much. However, it is also important to know exactly where you will be having it. You should book the venue in advance because there are times when it can be hard to get a spot. So the earlier you book the date, the better it would be for you. 

Rediscover Boston Innovations as the Backbone of Every Commercial Pest Control Company

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Created on Thursday, 02 August 2012 06:53

The invention culture set by Boston’s finest minds has been instrumental in pioneering most of the world’s rising industries. In this age of quick downloads and mobile applications, the city continuously integrate riveting business entities to most of its citizen’s inventions. When this great city has been the roots of the most innovative scientific minds in the country, its influence has been successfully expanded across the Atlantic. For instance, the education, seminars and trainings offered by world-renowned Boston colleges and universities concerning entomology and pest management have earned a huge response from both local and international audiences. In this light, Boston innovations have become the backbone of every commercial pest control company all over the country and in the world. 

Harvard University and Boston University are among the top universities that offer entomology courses to cater to undergraduate programs that are designed to provide training and education for pest management both for public health safety and agricultural purposes. History tells that man’s first encounter with pest control came with the discovery of botanical insecticides derived from chrysanthemums and rotenone. Towards 19th century, man has concentrated his efforts in maximizing the profitability of insecticides for agricultural practices. This led to the rapid development and large-scale use of chemical pesticides. The horrors of the effects of using chemical pesticides to public health were only made known a few decades ago. This explains the need for safer integrated pest management methods. 

Believing that there is a lot more to pest management than spraying chemical or naturally derived substances, the dedicated minds of Boston innovators have come up with a better and more effective approach to integrated pest management. Everything starts by identifying the particular nature of pest, which is mostly comprised with insects. Termites, ants and bed bugs have been identified as the most common nuisances of the modern times. Diseases as well as rotten structures have resulted from the attacks of insect pests. Swarms of insect pests have plagued modern communities. 

In addition to insect pests, attention was also given to the provision of humane approaches to the removal of animal pests like squirrels, bats and mice. Following the stringent pest management rules that the the Boston government initiated to provide environmentally responsible solutions to pest management, the license requirements for every commercial pest control company have ensured environmentally safe and effective pest management services. 

Boston entomology experts have announced its support in using less toxic solutions to pest management. In addition to controlled use of chemical pesticides, organic pesticides and practices have been developed to answer EPA’s concern for public health safety on the widespread use of chemical pesticides. Using more sophisticated technology and equipment like micro-injectors, locating, targeting, flushing and eliminating insect pests can now be done in less toxic ways. 

Boston’s reputation as the center of higher education only made it the most trusted resource for up and coming technology, particularly for pest management product and services research and development. In the case of commercial pest control company practices, the city has prided itself of being the source and resource of knowledge and technology that current pest management techniques may be lacking. The continued advance entomological studies and research performed by its universities and students will continue to make discoveries that will mold a more responsible and lucrative future for this industry.