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Peabody Square

Plaza and Monument
Ashmont, Boston
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  • Susie I.
    Susie IstockJune 2, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    The Ashmont Fire Station was built in 1895 from designs provided by Edmund Marsh Wheelwright. He was the architect of the Boston Opera House, Horticultural House, Longfellow Bridge, etc.
  • Whitney K.
    Whitney KleinertJanuary 22, 2012
    Such a cute square! Like any where else in the city, though, try to avoid it late at night.
  • Susie I.
    Susie IstockMarch 12, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Square was named after Colonel Oliver Peabody and his wife Mary in 1893. Peabody was the founder of Kidder, Peabody & Co.
  • Susie I.
    Susie IstockMarch 12, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Clock was added to square in 1910; refurbished in 2003.
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithSeptember 29, 2013
    Hope on the Red Line at Ashmont station for a quick and easy trek into Boston.
  • Jean V.
    Jean ValerusNovember 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    There's free wifi at Flat Black... Grab some good "Joe" while you're there
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