 State Street with view ofOld State House in 2010 | |
 Interactive map of State Street | |
| Former name(s) | Market Street King Street |
|---|---|
| West end | Court Street |
| Major junctions | Court Street I-93 (Atlantic Ave./JFK Surface Rd.) |
| East end | Old Atlantic Avenue |
State Street is one of the oldest and most historic streets inBoston,Massachusetts, United States. Located in the financial district, it is the site of some historic landmarks, such asLong Wharf, theOld State House and theBoston Custom House.
In 1630, the firstPuritan settlers, led byJohn Winthrop, built their earliest houses along what is today State Street. The Puritans also originally built the meeting house for theFirst Church in Boston on the street across from the marketplace, which was located where the Old State House stands today. By 1636 the thoroughfare was known asMarket Street. From 1708 to 1784, it was renamedKing Street.[citation needed] In 1770 theBoston Massacre took place in front of the Old State House.[1]
During theRevolutionary War, it assumed its current, non-royalist name.[2] In the 19th century State Street became known as Boston's primary location for banks and other financial institutions.[3]
TheBlue Line of theMBTA subway runs below State Street. Two stations have entrances on State Street:Aquarium andState. TheFaneuil 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.
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